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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tampa Alumnae Chapter Hosts Spoken Word Event
Publix Vice Chairman
Second annual event cel- ebrates life expressions through poetry, dance and music
The Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a spoken word event on Sat- urday,May5at5p.m.atthe Charles Davis Conference Center (formerly the College Hill Conference Center), 1002 E. MLK Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603.
Now in its second year, the family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Reservations may be made at Eventbrite.com.
Poets interested in per- forming in the open mic
portion of the evening may register on the day of the event at 4:30 p. m. All per- formed works should en- compass the event theme, “Expressions of Determina- tion Strength and Triumph: Encouraging those who Cry in the Dark.”
The event will feature po- etry performances from well-known Bay Area spo- ken word artists.
Dr. Katurah Jenkins- Hall and Phillip Scott will serve as emcees.
To learn more about the event, visit https://youtu.be/cH3xzsg- wFWA or dstta.com.
Leslie Brown is Chap- ter President.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Barney Barnett, Vice Chairman of Publix Super Markets, Inc., was honored on Friday, April 20th, dur- ing the Florida TaxWatch Spring Meeting Awards in Orlando, FL. Though Mr. Barnett was unable to at- tend the event, his son, Wesley and daughter-in- law, Ashley were present to accept his award and to Skype Mr. Barnett into the luncheon.
Gubernatorial candi- date and current Commis- sioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam was in at- tendance to show his ap- preciation for what the
Accepting the award for Publix Vic Chair, Barney Barnett.
Honored At Florida
TaxWatch Spring Meeting
Barnett family has con- tributed to the state of Florida.
“The corporate and cul- tural values of [Publix] that penetrate all the way downtothebagboyisare- flection of the opportuni- ties for Florida businesses that we want to create more of,” said Commis- sioner Putnam. “There are truck drivers and fork- lift operators and bakers who are owners of that company. And when you look at the values of TaxWatch and the values of free enterprise and an ownership society, that’s what it’s all about and we can build on that founda- tion to create for our state.”
“Barney Barnett has not only been an excep- tional business leader for this state, but a great friend to Florida
TaxWatch,” said Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic M. Cal- abro. “Barney has served as a Board of Trustees member and as Chairman of the organiza- tion. His dedication to our mission and stewardship has helped TaxWatch im- prove government ac- countability and taxpayer value. It’s an honor to serve with him, and I’m grateful for all of his hard work to our great state.”
Barney Barnett has previously served as Florida TaxWatch Chair- man and has been a long- time member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees. Mr. Barnett has also served as Vice Chairman of Publix Super Markets, Inc. since 1998, and has been a Pub- lix Board member since 1985.
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