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Motivational Speaker Has ‘Motivational Moments’ On Radio Stations
The year, 2007 began another chapter for Don- ald L. Dowridge, Jr., as President and Founder of DLD (Determined to Learn and Develop) Enterprises, which was established in 1992.
Upon his return to Tampa with more radio ex- perience and the knack for positivity, he had a vision of creating a radio broad- cast that will be of service to the people. This broad- cast will consist of sixty seconds (1 minute) of in- spiring and motivational words to assist listeners through their days.
In 2007, WTMP 1150AM was the first offi- cial radio station to open their doors for the realiza- tion of this first of its kind broadcast. Over the years the “THE DLD MOTIVA- TIONAL MOMENT” has seen its share of success and acceptance from the general public.
Since originally broad- casting with WTMP the “60 second” segment has aired on various radio stations around the Tampa Bay re- gion.
Turning the page to 2019, “THE DLD MOTIVA- TIONAL MOMENT” is cur-
DONALD DOWRIDGE ...Motivational Moments (60 seconds)
rently heard on four (4)
radio stations here in the Tampa Bay Area: WTMP 1150AM, 88.5FM, N- TOUCH RADIO and 99.1FM, St. Petersburg.
“The return to this media opportunity is long coming and a Blessing to be a Blessing to many who tune in at different times of the day to receive a Power- ful “60 Second” message that could and will have a positive effect upon them hearing the impact deliv- ery,” Dowridge said.
DLD is grateful to the radio stations for willingly opening their doors and studios for the recording
sessions and the air waves for these optimistic mes- sages being heard by the listeners.
Dowridge adds, “It’s a true joy to have the oppor- tunity to come from the heart to deliver motiva- tional offerings for twenty- seven years. It’s truly rewarding to be a solution more so than a problem. GOD has brought me through a lot, and with that LOT, it’s a must that I live my life on ‘Positive Avenue’ by any means necessary, giving back and sharing nuggets of knowledge to our society!”
Student Athletes Will Be Honored For Their Accomplishments On And Off The Field
Hillsborough County Public Schools will honor student athletes for individ- ual sports awards and team GPA awards during the Spring Sports Awards Pres- entation. It was held on Thursday morning, May 16, in the School Board Audito- rium, located at 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.
Superintendent Jeff Eakins and School Board
members will recognize those teams who have earned awards for highest GPA in baseball, softball, boys and girls track, boys and girls tennis, girls and boys lacrosse and girls flag football.
Individual awards will also be presented to stu- dents who have excelled in their sport. The awards will include the Jack and Bar-
bara Thompson Softball Player of the Year, the Happy Home Center Out- standing Flag Football Player of the Year, the An- dres Garcia Memorial Tennis Award, the HALAX Outstanding Lacrosse Player, the Bill Shields Outstanding Track Athlete and the Vernon Korhn Award for Overall Out- standing Athletic Program.
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