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Commissioners Clear Way For St. Petersburg-To-Tampa Ferry
Hillsborough County leaders hope this ferry will be taking people across the bay beginning November 1st.
BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer
Last Wednesday, the Hills- borough County Board of Commissioners gave their approval to a project that’s been talked about for years – a ferry that will link Tampa to St. Petersburg.
The proposed $1.4 million pilot project will need to be approved by the city councils of Tampa and St. Petersburg, as well as the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners.
Hillsborough County Com-
mission Chair, Sandra Murman, said they hope to get the ferry carrying passen- gers by November 1st.
“I love the ferry. It’s a new mode for transportation and will ease traffic on the road- ways.
“Unlike other cities, I’ve al- ways felt our waterways were underused, and it’s for our citizens.”
Comm. Chair Murman
said it’s going to be low cost, and it will create jobs when the 6-month trial period is over.
“It’s going to help with tourism, and can be an op- tion of travel for people visit- ing or attending conventions. This was all made possible through corporate partner- ships.
“The county’s share of the investment is $300,000, and we hope to get 50% of that back. I think it’s a great in- vestment."
The cost of riding the ferry will be $10 each way, and will be free the week of Thanks- giving. There will also be dis- count packages available.
Office Of Supplier Diversity To Host ‘Master Class’
The Hillsborough County Public School Office of Sup- plier Diversity (OSD) and the Hillsborough County Branch of the NAACP will host a Master Class on Friday, September 30, 2016, 9 a. m. – 11 a. m. at the Dr. Sam Horton Instructional Services Center, 2910 N. 40th St. (corner of 21st Ave.). Regis- tration begins at 8:30 a. m.
The presenter is Gregory Celestan, Chief Executive Of- ficer, Celestar Corporation. He earned a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s of Science de- gree in Engineering and Russ- ian Area Studies from the United States Military Acad- emy at West Point. He retired from the U. S. Army in 2004 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of experience.
Prior to retiring from the Army, Mr. Celestan founded Celestar Corporation. He has been recently appointed by
GREGORY CELESTAN ...CEO, Celestar Corporation
Governor Rick Scott as a Commissioner for Port Tampa Bay.
Mr. Celestan serves as a member of the Board of the Bank of Tampa and the Tampa General Hospital Foundation. He is past Chairman of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
RSVP to AC Thomas, (813) 635-1243 or alalia.thomas@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
CVS To Lay Off Almost 100 Employees
CVS has announced they will be laying off 94 employees at its fa- cility on Benjamin Road, and plans to consolidate at a new location in Phoenix, Arizona.
The company reports the layoffs will begin November 18th.
The majority of employees affected are in the billing department, followed by collectors, systems support and consultants. They can
apply for open CVS Health positions in the Tampa market.
National Night Out To Present ‘WatchToberfest’
National Night Out is around the corner and we would love for you to join us again.
This year's theme is "WatchToberFest" and on Tuesday, October 4, residents from throughout the city will attend one of four event sites to rally against crime.
National Night Out is not only a great way for neighbors to con- nect with one another, it is also an opportunity for residents to learn about valuable resources that are available right here in our community.
Organizers said they appreciate the service the community pro- vides, and would be honored if everyone participated in this year's event.
Your organization will have the opportunity to share important information with participants at the following locations from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Macfarlane Park-1700 North MacDill Avenue
• Copeland Park-11001 North 15th Street
• West Meadows Community Center-8401 New Tampa Blvd
• Fair Oaks Community Center-5019 North 34th Street
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