Mar 14, 2012
31 Boyette Springs Elementary School fourth grade students who were inducted into the schools first National Elementary Honor Society. During a festive induction ceremonyat Boyette Springs Elementary School last month, 31 fourth and fifth grade students became members of the school’s first National Elementary Honor Society program. Founded on the principles of scholarship, responsibility, leadership(…)
Mar 14, 2012
Bloomingdale resident Amanda Magadan began her personal chef business – Savor Life – two years ago after sending her son, Jacob, off to Kindergarten at Nativity Catholic School. “I liked the name Savor Life because as I get older I really think it’s so important to savor the little things in life,” she explained. “Savor(…)
Mar 14, 2012
Though most known for its grass-fed Wagyu beef, Siverson also raises an array of other premium animals on his farm. By Adam Musgrave When most restaurants buy their food, they choose to buy everything from one of five multi-national companies, but a growing nationwide movement has landed in Tampa that brings restaurants and local farmers(…)
Mar 14, 2012
Last year’s 100 Cars for Good program made a huge difference to 100 nonprofit organizations selected by voters. Toyota recently announced the second annual “100 Cars for Good” program. Once again, this ambitious undertaking means that Toyota will award one vehicle a day to a U.S. nonprofit for 100 straight days, while bringing awareness and(…)
Mar 12, 2012
Cassandra Flanders is ready to help schedule your next appointment at the South Shore location. Brain-child to Kelly Rockquemore, New Identities Hair Salon has two locations serving the Tampa Area, New Tampa and Riverview. While the salon is home to some exclusive clients, the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders to name a few, it also wants(…)
Mar 12, 2012
Marcus Miller (center) has been with Anytime Fitness in Riverview since June 2011. During that time, Miller has lost an astounding 120 pounds. He could not have done it without help and encouragement from personal trainer, Jeules Rodrques (left) and owner, Brian Kleinschmidtt (right). How do you measure success? For Marcus Miller success is measured(…)
Mar 12, 2012
Family and friends are having a fundraiser for Lila Ruiz on April 28 at The Winthrop Barn. All of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the Ruiz family for Lila’s ongoing medical care. Lila Ruiz, of Brandon, looks and acts like every other 3-year-old girl. Her mom, Maghann Ruiz, will tell you(…)
Mar 12, 2012
Dick Eatman (left), USF head football coach, Skip Holtz (center) and Mike Eatman (right) were all part of the award ceremony to honor Dick Eatman as the 2012 Distinguished Citizen Soaring Eagle recipient. It has been said that a Boy Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, kind and courteous. These are all the qualities that(…)
Mar 12, 2012
Jeannie Armstrong (right), of Dig It Kennels in Riverview, and her Jakona Ibizan Hound, Elin, won “Best of Breed” at the Westminster Dog Show this past February.” Armstrong has been breeding, training and showing dogs for 20 years Orlando may have Disney World for humans, but Riverview has Dig It Kennels or “Doggy Disney,” for(…)
Mar 12, 2012
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s owner Jay Boyd poses with proprietor Joe Fintak and bartender Jen Beckman outside his establishment. By Adam Musgrave When Jay Boyd and Jay Demo both lost their jobs during the recession in 2010, neither could have imagined becoming the owners of a restaurant. Though Boyd had grown up in restaurants, Demo worked(…)
