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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
CASSANDRA
This week’s Spotlight feature has all the confi- dence and will power to not just succeed, but take over an entire industry. Cassandra is a very ener- getic young lady who has mastered the art of staying focused, and working hard to achieve the level of success she feels she deserves. She’s bound and de- termined to work hard and make the sacrifices nec- essary to be successful. Congratulations to Cassandra as this week’s Spotlight.
Councilman Elected Vice Chairman Of Tampa Sports Authority
Tampa City Council
Chairman, Frank Red- dick was elected Vice-Chair- man of the Sports Authority Board during the Annual Re- Organization meeting on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Red- dick, who was serving as the Treasurer/Secretary, will serve a one year term due to term limits as a Council member.
However, “I am grateful to the board for the trust that they have entrusted in me to serve in this capacity during the duration of my remaining term as a member of the
FRANK REDDICK City Council Chairman
Tampa City Council,” Red- dick said.
The Tampa Sports Au-
thority is a government en- tity created by the Florida Legislature in 1965 to con- struct and manage sports and recreational facilities in Hillsborough County.
The Authority’s mission is to provide economic devel- opment and enhance the quality of life through sports and recreation. As a result, all of its major capital con- struction projects from the original Tampa Stadium, three city golf courses, Amalie Arena, George Stein- brenner Field and Raymond James Stadium.
Police Officers, Bicyclist Injured In Accident
Two Tampa Police officers and a bicyclist were injured in a traffic accident late Wednesday. The accident occurred at the in- tersection of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., and N. Suwan- nee Avenue.
According to police, at ap- proximately 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, Officer Algenis Maceo and Reserve Officer Jonathan Darling were trav- eling eastbound on Dr. King, Jr., Blvd., in response to an emer- gency call for service.
The officer swerved to avoid traffic entering his lane and struck a tree near Dr. King Blvd., and N. Suwanee. Michael Har- ris, 31, a bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, was struck as a result of the crash. All three were transported to the hospital.
Both officers were treated and released. Harris was listed in fair condition. The investiga- tion into the accident continues.
Organizations Unite For Foster Care
School Supply Drive
As the new school year approaches, the Florida De- partment of Children and Families (DCF) is teaming up with the Ticket to Dream Foundation to encourage community members and local businesses to collect school supplies for children in foster care.
Donations of backpacks and essential school supplies will be collected through Sep- tember 2 and provided to children in foster care throughout Florida before school begins.
Now through September 2, the Ticket to Dream Foun- dation through the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program will have school supply drop-
off sites at all Florida Mat- tress Firm locations.
There are approximately 25,000 children currently in Florida’s foster care system. A backpack filled with essen- tial items will ensure these children enter the classroom ready to learn. Donations can include basic school supplies for kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Ticket to Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating hope and opportu- nity for children in foster care across the nation.
To find one of several stores location in the Bay Area visit www.mattress- firm.com/stores/.
Meeting
Blake Class Of 1967 Meeting
The Howard W. Blake Class of 1967 will meet Saturday, Au- gust 4, 2018, at 11:30 a. m. The meeting will be held at the West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St.
Reunion CDs will be available upon request.
For more information contact Gwen Andrews at (813) 248-1071, or Lorraine Wiley at (813) 871-2874.
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