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CAYLEE
In this week Spotlight this week, is the beautiful Caylee, an energetic college student who wants to be the best at what she plans to do in the future. This young lady loves being around her special friends and enjoys going out during the weekend. Her philosophy of life is " to Thank God for right now, and to help oth- ers when you can". Congratulations to Caylee as this week's lovely Spotlight feature.
Author Offers First Book To Community
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
While growing up, one Tampa mother had dreams of becoming a performer. And, al- though she never realized those dreams on a professional level, she still loves to dance.
Nevertheless, Ms. Olivia Guy (a fictitious name used by the author), is using her cre- ativity and imagination. But in- stead of dancing across a stage,
her fingers dance across a key- board.
MS. OLIVIA GUY Releases first book
BOOK COVER “Hardwood Floors: I Just Want To Be Me”
me.” It took about two years for
Ms. Guy to write her first novel, entitled “Hardwood Floors: I Just Want To Be Me.”
“The story focuses on the life of a young girl in the South who has big dreams,” Ms. Guy said.
When asked what motivated her to write a book she replied, “I was just looking for some- thing that sounded good to
Now, having written and published her first book, Ms. Guy plans to continue writing.
A native of Quincy, Ms. Guy moved to Tampa in 1969. She obtained her GED, mar- ried, and then “life happened.”
Today, she is the mother of 5 children, (1 deceased), grand- mother, and great grand- mother is enjoying her new-found talent.
However, she never over- came her love of dancing and still dances today. A practicing Baptist, Ms. Guy enjoys spending time with her family and writing.
Ms. Guy held her first book signing event at 5508 N. 50th Street, on Sunday, September 3rd. The fictional novel was published by Hibris Publishing Company, is currently avail- able at www.amazon.com.
Halloween Costume Party For Persons With Disabilities
The 1st Annual Halloween Costume Party for adults with agencies for persons with dis- abilities will be held on Satur- day, October 14, 2017, 6 p. m. – 9 p. m. The event will be held at Cayman Cove Sports Bar. All group homes and ALFs are wel- come.
Admission includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. No al- cohol will be served.
Sponsored by the Jinnah Life Care Community, LLC, all pro- ceeds will go to Christ House In- ternational, a 501 c 3 with a mission to end homelessness, hunger for veterans and chil- dren.
There will be a costume con- test, music, fun for persons with disabilities, silent auction, raf- fles, candy bag give away and more.
For more information, call (813) 906-8761 or email korpo- ratepromotions@gmail.com.
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