hunter's green news • february 2013

VOL. 2, ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARY 2013

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Dear Hunter’s Green residents, Besides celebrating Valentine’s Day, make sure this month and in March, that you support Girl Scouts and buy lots of Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints are my favorite. Speaking of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would give you a little cheat sheet for all the “love “ cards you will be sending out. Use one of these short endearments!

Even if the sun refused to shineEven if romance ran out of rhyme

You would still have my heartTill the end of time

I Love You

Hearts and flowers... Poetry...

Love songs... Ribbons and bows...

Yeah, I’d rather have the chocolate, too!Mom, Valentine’s Day and every day…

...you’re the heart of our family!

Happy Valentine’s Day to my first husband.That’s just to keep you on your toes!

I’m glad I married you.And I bet the kids are, too!

This Valentine’s DayI thought we would have

some good clean fun.Meet me in the tub.

Happy Valentine’s Day ...and now I’m going to say something

that will make you feel ecstatic...You have a chocolate deficiency.

This Valentine’s Day let’s not spend a fortuneon gifts for each other...

But I know how you hate to be told what to do!

Some women don’t need flowers, candy, or candlelight dinners

on Valentine’s Day.Please be advised thatI am not one of them.

This Valentine’s Day I wanta romantic meal...

Any place that doesn’t ask, ‘You want any fries with that?’

It’s not every day that I tell you I love you...

OK, maybe it is, but Valentine’s Day

is still special.

You always show how much you carewith the loving things you doFrom a tender kiss to a warm

embrace and whisper “I LOVE YOU”

Cindi Matter, Publishercindi @ycnpub.com


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HUNTER’S GREEN NEWSThe community newsletter that brings us together!

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Athletic NewsCheck out our new class:

Join Susan every Thursday @ 6:30 pm for Cardio Sculpt!

Sculpt your body in 60 minutes with this full body strength & cardio workout. This class increases your endurance, strength, and flexibility. All fitness levels welcome!

Thursday @ 11 amExercise & stretching in the chair!

Moving to music, in a chair, strengthening muscles including the heart and improving posture. Incorporating light hand weights and bands. Fun and safe for ALL fitness levels. Cost: $37.50 for all 5 weeks or $10 per individual class. Minimum of 4 people to run class.

Wednesday @ 9:00 amYogalates made simple with Elaine!

Have you always wanted to try Pilates or Yoga class? Have you done Pilates or Yoga before, but need some work on the basics? We have the class for you! Our own certified Yoga & Pilates instructor, Elaine Peebles, will lead you through a series of simplified classes incorporating both Yoga & Pilates movements that focus on the fundamentals and essence of the system. What a great way to begin the New Year! $25.00 for all 4 weeks or $8.00 per class Minimum of 4 people to run class. v

We hope that this is the year that you have more free

time to play golf, play tennis, work out, swim, come

to dine at the club with friends and family! We have

many categories of membership at Hunter’s Green

Country Club….one suited just for you and your

family. We have an 18 hole Tom Fazio designed golf course,

17 Har Tru Clay Courts, group fitness classes, a spin

studio, a junior Olympic swimming pool and three

dining venues and many children’s programs. Give me

a call for a tour. Come see our newly

designed main dining room and

experience lunch with us. We look

forward to welcoming you to our

family of membership at Hunter’s

Green Country Club.

[email protected],

or 813-482-0300.

Colleen Sowerby

February Tennis NewsClub Championships

February 2nd & 3rd

singles Club Championshiptime: 8am – 6pm

February 9th & 10th Doubles and Mixed Doubles Club Championship

time: 9am-6pm

Sweetheart SocialKeep your partner round robin Friday February 12th @ 6:30 pm

$15.00 per player member/$18.00 guest includes balls and 1 drink ticket!!!

sign up with or without your sweetheart after all lOVe means NOthiNG to a teNNis PlAYer! v

Hunter’s Green Tennis Academy The Hunter’s Green Junior Tennis Program welcomes players of all ages and abilities. On Mondays and Wednesdays we offer enjoyable fundamental classes for beginners and intermediates. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, our advanced players meet for intense competitive training. The tennis professionals at Hunter’s Green are dedicated to educating their junior tennis players!

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Tuesday & Thursday • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Member Guest Once .................$50.40 ...................$56.00 Twice ................$93.60 ...................$104.00

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Monday & Wednesday • 5:00pm – 7:00pm Member Guest Once .................$100.80 .................$112.00 Twice ................$172.80 ..................$192.00

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Member Guest Once .................$50.40 ...................$56.00 Twice ................$93.60 ...................$104.00 Three ................$129.60 ..................$144.00


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Calling the bid process a “home run” for County garbage customers, Hillsborough County Commissioners voted unanimously in January, during a special workshop, to select a new service option that will bring automation to the way residential garbage and recyclables are collected from more than 250,000 households. Known as “2-1-1 Automated Service,” County residential garbage customers will continue to receive twice-weekly garbage collection, once-weekly recyclables collection, and once-weekly yard waste collection. But beginning this October, they will be bringing garbage and recyclables to the curb in wheeled carts provided

by the County for emptying by specially-equipped trucks. The current residential solid waste collection contracts, which have been in place for nearly 17 years, expire Sept. 30. Bids were sought last fall on four possible service options, including the current manual collection of garbage and recyclables. When the bids were tallied, all of the options meant lower costs for the County, and ultimately customers. The 2-1-1 Automated Service option is projected to save the County more than $7.5 million annually, a 22 percent reduction than if the current contracts had been renewed. Besides lower costs, the new

contract will enhance the financial integrity of the County’s solid waste system, County Administrator Mike Merrill told Commissioners during the workshop this afternoon. “This contract will allow us to get to a place we’ve never been before,” he said. Commissioners awarded contracts to private haulers for residential collection in each of five newly-defined districts during a regular Board meeting on Jan. 24th. Commercial customers will still be able to negotiate directly with any of the private haulers for collection. Commissioners expressed concern about job loss

when the automated option is implemented. Commissioner Al Higginbotham said he would be bringing back an agenda item to discuss what the County might be able to do to help. Commissioners made their decision following an extensive campaign to gather public input into how customers felt about the service options. v

County Commissioners Unanimously Choose Automated 2-1-1 Garbage Collection Option

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It seems local homeowners are unknowingly throwing away hundreds of dollars each year on home insurance. According to Steve Barry, theaverage homeowner in this areapays about $320 more per year than they may have to. “In 2011 alone, 496 local homeownerspaid a combined$158,720 in unnecessary insurance fees. I think a lot of people are getting overcharged without even knowing it,” says Barry. Barry, the owner of the Steve Barry Great Florida Insurance Agency says he made this startling discovery after his agency added the savings for clients in the area. “I always knew a lot of homeowners were paying way too much on their policies, but I never realized just how much until earlier this year,” says Barry. Local resident Carmen Fonseca found out firsthand. “Steve saved us $509 a yearfrom where we had our (previous) insurance,” reports Fonseca.

According to Barry, the average homeowner was overpaying by 24% ($320 per year). Some local homeowners were getting overcharged by as much as 67%. “I think it’s a shame that people are commonly being misled by greedy insurance agents who care more about making a big commissioncheck than saving their clients money. As a result, many homeowners are basically flushing away hundreds ofdollars right down the drain,” says Barry. With recent layoffs in the area and real estate foreclosures dominating the headlines, Mr. Barry believes it’s time local residents received some good news, “I think people aretired of being told that they can’t save money on home insurance. I know that for some people, saving $300 or $400 per year could make a realdifference in their lives.” The Barry Agency, which prides itself on “offering better coverage at lower prices” shops around more

than 15 different providers to find the best rates available. The agency was recently appointed by a select group of “A” rated carriers to carry out a competitive home insurance program that other agencies in the area don’t have access to. Focused on a set of nine separate discounts, the program offers tremendous savings opportunities to homes built between 1983 and 2012 and manufactured homes built after 1995. Clients who have had their roof replaced or completed a “Wind Mitigation Inspection” can also expect to save hundreds in addition to the outrageously low rates that areavailable to local residents. “People who are looking to save some money on their home insuranceare urged to call our office today. Allcalls are kept strictly confidential andtake around five minutes to complete,plus we even guarantee same daycallbacks,” says Barry. You can call 813-991-6969 to find out if you qualify. This program expires soon.

The Barry Agency Steve Barry has owned ageniesthroughout Florida since his start in1981 with State Farm Insurance.Over the years Steve hasexpanded to multiple locations andis proud of the Great Florida namesince the inception in 1992. “Our business is built on trustand quality service. We’re always on call,” says Barry.Barry attributes much of hisagency’s success to his strong team. To contact the Barry Agency orto receive a FREE no-obligationquote, call 813-991-6969 [email protected] can visit Steve’s website atwww.BarryInsuranceInc.com v

Local Wesley Chapel Man Uncovers$158,720 Pasco County Home Insurance Scheme


Projects include roadside cleanups, invasive removals, painting, and planting. boaters and kayakers are needed for waterway cleanups. Visit keeptampabaybeautiful.org for more information. the Great American Cleanup is a national event hosted locally by Keep tampa bay beautiful! throughout the months of March, April and May, an anticipated 1,200 KAb affiliates and participating organizations nationwide rally an estimated 3.5 million volunteers to hold litter and debris cleanups on public lands and waterways, host recycling drives, spruce up community amenities like parks and playgrounds, remove graffiti, plant trees and community gardens, and host many more activities designed to improve the living environments that we all call “home.”

Keep America beautiful (KAb) is the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. with a network of more than 1,200

affiliates and participating organizations, KAb forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community's environment. For more information on Keep America Beautiful visit their website www.kab.org.

Mark Your Calendar!Great American Cleanup will be on Saturday, April 27th

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The Hunter’s Green Women’s Club will be hosting a coffee at the home of Lourdes Henry on February 17th at 10:00 am. Come visit with neighbors and friends while enjoying a tasty brunch. Contact Lourdes at 813-746-5281 if you plan on attending. We will also be visiting the Royal Lipizzaner 200 acre horse ranch on February 21st. Come join us for a lively performance from this unique breed of horses. Contact Connie at 813-929-4147 if you want to come along for the ride.


It’s more important than ever to have the right Realtor on your side. Shrinking inventory is boosting the values of homes for sale and for rent. Don’t get caught in the same old mindset and under-price your home. Realtors who have their finger on the pulse know how to market homes, keeping in mind the rule of supply and demand. The number of foreclosures has been declining, but short sales will be around for a while. In today’s market, it is critical for Realtors to have a combination of experience and educational credentials to assist sellers and buyers in successfully navigating the short sale process. The New Tampa zip code

33647 has sub markets within it and the values of homes will fluctuate differently based on the community in which a home is located. Here are a few facts to consider whether you are selling or buying a home in one of New Tampa’s sub markets (communities): Pebble Creek - Best value

due to the lowest HOA fees and no CDD fee, while offering a golf course within the community, a community pool and “A” rated elementary school. Arbor Green – Up and coming best

value due to CDD fee going away in 4 years and its HOA fee is only $70 per year, while offering a 24 hr. manned gated community, community pool and top quality tennis courts. Some of the most beautiful water view lots are found in this community. Hunter’s Green –Beautifully

maintained and well established. Private golf and country club within 24 hr manned gates. Elementary school within and an adjacent 17,000 acre preserve for biking hiking, etc.. No CDD fee. Some of the most beautiful conservation lots are found in this community. Depending on their personal situation, some homeowners are in a better position to rent their homes instead of selling them. Considering all options and making an informed decision is key. Please don't hesitate to contact me for a confidential consultation to discuss your options. Amani Warden, Realtor, 813-731-7673. v

What an exciting time for the New Tampa’s Real Estate Market as we make the turn to increasing home values!

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It was a regular Thursday afternoon when Chuck felt his first symptoms — intense nausea, chest pain

and profuse cold sweats. Sensing it was a heart attack, he asked his son to call 9-1-1. Chuck was rushed straight

to the Florida Hospital Tampa ER.

Their expert medical team never once gave up on Chuck. Not after he flatlined. Not after they tried four times to

revive him. Not even after his heart stopped for a full five minutes. At the Florida Hospital Pepin Heart

Institute, located at Florida Hospital Tampa, an emergency heart catheterization saved Chuck’s life.

Because he was able to reach Florida Hospital Tampa in time, Chuck received the right critical care and cardiac therapy. To this day, he’s grateful beyond words. “Thank you is a very small thing to say to the people who saved my life.”

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It was a regular Thursday afternoon when Chuck felt his first symptoms — intense nausea, chest pain

and profuse cold sweats. Sensing it was a heart attack, he asked his son to call 9-1-1. Chuck was rushed straight

to the Florida Hospital Tampa ER.

Their expert medical team never once gave up on Chuck. Not after he flatlined. Not after they tried four times to

revive him. Not even after his heart stopped for a full five minutes. At the Florida Hospital Pepin Heart

Institute, located at Florida Hospital Tampa, an emergency heart catheterization saved Chuck’s life.

Because he was able to reach Florida Hospital Tampa in time, Chuck received the right critical care and cardiac therapy. To this day, he’s grateful beyond words. “Thank you is a very small thing to say to the people who saved my life.”

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Boy Scout Troop 180 can look back on a very busy and successful final quarter of 2012. Scouts were involved in a number of service activities including sorting food for the needy at Feeding America at St. Mark’s Church, assisting Cub Scouts with Halloween-related activities at a weekend camp, and participating in the Veterans Day Parade at James A. Haley V.A. Hospital with other scout troops. The Troop also congratulates three boys for recently earning scouting’s highest honor, Eagle Scout rank: Nicholas Guggemos, Ethan Walther, and Caleb Scott.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

If you are looking for a Troop to join, we always welcome new members. We

also welcome parents to share their time and talents as leaders. Even if your time is limited,

you’ll find the Scouting program rewarding. Our Troop is sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church in Tampa Palms which is where we meet most Sunday evenings, unless we are camping. If you’d like to visit us or have questions about our Troop, please send me an e-mail message at: SenseiDave@

msn.com, Dave Bryant, ScoutmasterBSA Troop 180. v


Exp. 2/28/13.

As the nation celebrates National Mentoring Month, it is important to let all mentoring-minded people know how much they matter.

Across the nation, Big Brothers Big Sisters is reconnecting with alumni Bigs, Littles, donors and family, staff and board members. The reunion effort is an extension of Start Something®, a national initiative Big Brothers

Big Sisters unveiled two years ago in partnership with the Ad Council. The effort invites all adults – not just volunteers -- to support quality mentoring to change the odds for children facing adversity. The 2013 nationwide search

and reunite effort extends Start Something to hundreds of thousands of people who have an affinity with Big Brothers Big Sisters, but have not been asked to stay or become re-engaged with the organization. Our

hope is that by bringing our alumni together and showing them how much we appreciate them, we will open avenues for people who are already invested in our work to “Start Something [Again]” to help kids succeed in school and life.

Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves nearly 2,000 youth in Hillsborough, Polk and Pasco County. Most of them are children of single, low-income or incarcerated parents or sons and daughters of military personnel.

Longstanding independent research and Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Survey™ results find children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters improve in areas such as school, behavior and self-esteem. Today, as Big Brothers Big Sisters embarks on a nationwide search to reunite with former Bigs, Littles, donors and family, staff and board members, I encourage you to ask friends and family once involved to visit our websites and reconnect with us. And if you are the person with whom we have lost contact, we believe National Mentoring Month is a perfect time to Start Something [Again]. v

Big Brothers Big Sisters Reunites with Alumni during National Mentoring Month


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Crisis Hotline ................................................(813) 234-1234

Environmental Protection ..................... (813) 627-2600

Hills Co.Information ................................ (813) 272-5900

Hills. Co. Fire Rescue ...............................(813) 272-6600

Hills. Co. Solid Waste .............................. (813) 272-5680

Hills. Co. Water Dept. .................................(813) 272-5977

Humane Society .........................................(813) 876-7138

Hurricane Information ............................ (813) 272-5900

Peoples Gas ................................................1-877-832-6747

Red Cross (Hillsborough) ........................ (813) 251-0921

Resident Emergency Information & Assistance

........................................................................ (813) 272-6900

Sheriff .......................................................... (813) 247-8200

Suicide Crisis Hotline ................................(813) 234-1234

SWFWMD Emergency After-Hours

...........................................................................(352) 796-7211

Florida Hospital W.C. as of Oct. 1............ 813-929-5000

Tampa Police ............................................... (813) 231-6130

Tampa Water Emergency Service ........(813) 274-7400

TECO ........................................................... (813) 223-0800

A Fun Valentine's Day CocktailStrawberry Champagne SlushiesMakes approximately six servingsIngredients: • 1 16 oz container fresh strawberries, hulled • 1 750 ml bottle champagne or sparkling wine • 2 tablespoons honey Begin by dividing bottle of sparkling wine; pour half into a blender, then pour other half into a large glass, cover and set aside in the refrigerator. Add strawberries and honey to blender and blend until all chunks have disappeared. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until completely solid. Once ice cubes have formed, remove them from the trays and return to blender. Add remaining champagne and blend until a thick, slushie consistency has formed. Pour into champagne glasses and serve.


Peter Stilton is a Tampa artist who creates sophisticated whimsical paintings in a variety of themes and media that are inspired in part by the “fete” paintings of Rococo France. A full-time artist for three decades with over 40 solo shows in the U.S. and France, including La Sorbonne, his work is in private and corporate collections in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Honors include work in the state collection of France (Office of the Mayor of Paris at Hotel de Ville) and in the permanent collection of the Springfield, MA, Museum of Fine Arts. Stilton’s lyrical style has been described as linear expressionism with diverse subject matter, including symbolic geometric abstracts. His art draws the viewer into a world of visual surprises and sophisticated whimsy. “My work is a kaliedoscope of all the places, colors and images I experience," Stilton states. "It is a congruence of the past and present moment with a tangent that points to the future. Figurative or rhythmically abstract, my paintings reveal a substantive mental world beyond the material prose of existence. Child-like trust opens the doors to new vistas and imaginative juxtapositions where images

change dimension and properties in uncharted and delightful ways, such as the pure joy of color and line, or the Chippendale chairs, Rolls-Royces, pipe organs, and cellos all enjoying the beach.” For more information about the artist, visit his website stiltonstudio.com. The North Tampa Arts League meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Compton Park, 16101 Compton Drive, from 7 - 9 pm. v

Artist of the Month Peter Stilton

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Neighborhood EvENTS

The10th Annual Hillsborough County Neighborhood Conference

Saturday, March 16 • 8 am - 2:30 pmHillsborough Community College -

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The Annual Neighborhoods Conference helps citizens learn how to build a sense of community and make their neighborhood safe, attractive and friendly.

The conference is a great way for neighborhood leaders to network with each other, meet with local government

officials, and gain knowledge to achieve success.

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Hunter’s Green Elementary School9202 Highland Oak DriveTampa, FL 33647(813) 973-7394WEB: huntersgreen.mysdhc.org

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Kindergarten Round-Up Hunter’s Green’s Kinder-garten Round-Up will be on February 1st at 8:30 am in the school’s Media Center. This annual informational meeting will provide families with an opportunity to hear from the principal and school staff and get information on how to register their kindergarten child for the 2013–2014 school year. We hope you will attend! For more information, contact the school at 813-973-7394.

Reading Super Bowl Congratulations to all the readers at Hunter’s Green! Our reading goal was 250,000 minutes, and we recorded 374,378 minutes for the 2nd nine weeks—WOW! Students were rewarded with a Reading Super Bowl Day—they wore football jerseys and caps and met professional football players Tony Bland, Rhys Lloyd, and Juan Long, and teachers related their lessons to football.

February Calendar1st Kindergarten Round-Up7th CherryBerry Night8th No School (Fair Day)11th Media Center Annual

Hunter’s Green Elementary School Walk-a-thon was to raise monies for our technology funds for supplies like ink cartridges, very expensive elmo light bulbs, updates to smart boards and computer stations.

Chocolate Bake-Off18th Battle of the Books26-27th FCAT Writes28th Family Reading Night at Barnes & Noble Wiregrass


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Jaguar Soccer Schedule

Meets begin @ 6:00 pmAdults $4 Students $2

· Feb. 6th vs. Van Buren @ Wharton

· Feb. 13th vs. Buchanan @ Wharton

· Feb. 21st vs. Liberty @ Freedom

· Feb. 26th vs. Bartels @ Wharton

· Mar 5th–7th County Championships

Wharton 5K/1-Mile Fun Run The annual Wharton 5K/1-Mile Fun Run will be on February 16th at Wharton starting at 8:30 am. This is a great family event! Sign up at active.com/Wharton Run. All runners will receive a t-shirt, and prizes and medals will be awarded for Overall Male/Overall Female and Top 3 Finishers Male/Female per age group. Sponsorships are available for

Be a Benito volunteer! Are you interested in volunteering? Pick up and complete a SERVE form from the Benito main office or email Shari Tomlinson at [email protected] to get a copy of the SERVE form.

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the event at a variety of levels, and benefits can include your business name on the Wharton BBD marquee, the school and PTSA websites, and the online school newsletter and on the official race banner and t-shirt. For more information, contact Lisa Essek at [email protected] or Tammy Willman at [email protected], or call the Wharton office at (813) 973-2901. v


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2,138,172That’s the number of packages Girls of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida sold in 2012 with over $1.3 million worth of proceeds going to their troops!

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) announced Monday, Jan. 7 marked the start of the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Program throughout

its eight-county jurisdiction of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties. Through the Cookie Program, girls build five essential life skills: goal setting, money management, decision making, people skills and business ethics. Empower girls to become future leaders by supporting the Girl Scout Cookie program.

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GASPARILLA TRAINING CLUB Will 2013 be the year you finally do your first 5K at Gasparilla? We are an official training partner for all Gasparilla distances this year. Our beginner-level group 5k training group meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10am in the Y lobby. These runs are open to all members and non-members alike, so grab a friend and let us help you reach your 5k goals!

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The second Tuesday of February the 12th at Hunter’s Green 11:30– Our guest speaker will be Attorney- Eric Seidel. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. The second Tuesday of March the 12th at Hunter’s Green 11:30 - Our guest speaker will be Bill McCausland –Director of USF Alumni. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. The second Tuesday of April the 9th at Hunter’s Green 11:30 – Our guest speaker will be Councilman Mike Suarez – City of Tampa District 1 At Large. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. And finally the 20th Annual “Taste of New Tampa” will be March 24th from noon till 6 P.M. at Primrose School of Tampa Palms at 5307 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa, Fl. 33647. Current members may obtain a booth

at the discount fee of $200.00. Restaurant members are FREE and will receive ½ of their $1.00 tickets they collect back to offset the food cost. Admission will be $5.00 presale and $10.00 at the gate plus $1.00 per “Taste” ticket. We are seeking sponsors for this event from major sponsor of 10K for the primary position on all marketing on everything we print for example the goodie bags, the wristbands, bring your cars, banners and newspapers, YOU get all we can offer. We have the opportunity for two 3K sponsors for the “Battle of the Bands” with banners along side of a very impressive professional stage. The chamber is still talking to headliner acts to perform from 4:30 to 6pm. The other levels of sponsorship range from $2500 down to just $500, and has many marketing advantages and

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We are planning some fun evening events for 2013 and welcome your ideas. One thought is a “Progressive Plaza” where in 2 hours we visit 3 businesses located in the same plaza for drinks- appetizers the deserts. Please let us know if you are interested. We also welcome any other ideas! For all questions and registrations for any event please call our Executive assistant Jayne Baker at 813-293-2464 or Regina Ramalheira 2012-2013 President, at 813-245-8893. You may also inquire online. ** If you are a current member and never received a New Tampa Chamber of Commerce plaque or are a current member with a plaque dated years prior call Regina at 813-245-8893. Online registrations are important to provide the best Chamber experiences! Please go to our Taste of New Tampa website for all forms and information, http://tasteofnewtampa.info v

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To celebrate the 500th year of the founding of Florida, the Tampa-Hillsborough County Library System is seeking

artwork for display. It's been 500 years since Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon stumbled onto the eastern shores of Florida

in search of the Fountain of Youth. To celebrate Viva Florida 500, Tampa-Hillsborough

County Public Libraries is inviting Florida artists to apply to have their artwork displayed in a library community room for ongoing exhibits

throughout the year. Works with local flavor and those of general appeal are considered good candidates for the display.Interested artists should:• Include a cover letter including brief biographical information, a list of recent exhibitions or shows, and other interesting information about the artist or artwork.• Submit at least three, but not more than five, examples of the kind and style of artwork they intend to exhibit.• Submit materials by mail with digital images on a CD to: John F. Germany Public Library, Attn: Stacey Jurewicz, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa FL 33602, or via email to: [email protected].• Note exact size of artwork in the submission.• Submit applications between Jan. 15 and March 31.

Exhibition guidelines:• The artwork will be displayed at specific branch libraries for a period of two months with no fee to the artist.• The artist must bring artwork ready to hang on designated wall space at a mutually agreed upon date and time.• An art reception will be held during the exhibition and the artist may present a brief summary about their artwork.• Control over the exhibition, its publicity (including exhibit photos), placement of artwork and exhibition duration rests entirely with Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries. For information, contact Stacey Jurewicz, Library Services, 813-273-3652. v

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Unless you've been living under a rock the last few years, you know that Food Trucks are the latest rage for foodies, hipsters, or anyone who wants to try unique and freshly prepared gourmet fare on the go. Most major U.S.

cities host food truck rallies, and the Tampa Bay area is no exception. These rallies often include live music as entertainment for the hungry hordes that descend in droves. One of the more popular events is called Flicks

The Food Truck Revolution Rolls into Tampa Neighborhoodsby Ann MacKinnon & Food Trucks, held on the

third Thursday of every month from 6 - 10 pm. This venue offers a varied selection of 10 - 15 gourmet food trucks as well as independent short films, predominantly created by Florida filmmakers.

The Flicks and Food Truck website offers this advice

for first timers: Some trucks take credit cards, but not all trucks do. Plan to expect waiting in line for your orders. While the food is worth the wait, it does not come fast because it’s not “fast food”. These are full blown restaurants on wheels and food is made to order. Plan to experience more than one food truck. Everyone serves something different so ordering small is key!

Consider it similar to tailgating: Most people stand and eat at Food Truck events. If you are one who likes to sit and eat, then stake out a spot on a curb or bring a chair! Be sure to bring cash for your purchases. Vendors appreciate small bills vs. 10’s & 20’s. Go to http://www.tampabaymarkets.com/flicks-and-food-trucks for more information about this event. Or go to www.tastingtampa.com for other events, such as the Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta each month. You can also follow Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally on facebook to get the latest details about other locations. To keep up with the street

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