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City To Host First Annual ‘Boom By The Bay’ Event
Graduate Interns At State Attorney’s Office
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration. The first public readings of the Declara- tion of Independence took place on July 4, 1777, in Inde- pendence Square, Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania.
The date was marked by adjourning Congress and cele- brating with bonfires, bells, and fireworks. The national holiday has been a source of celebration and family fun since that time.
In keeping with the cele- bration of the national holiday, Mayor Jane Castor is kick- ing off the first “Boom By The Bay!” this Fourth of July. The event will take place along 2.5 miles of Tampa’s waterfront.
Mayor Castor said, “Tampa is known for all of our celebrations and traditions. And, as your new Mayor, I want to kick off my time in of- fice with a BANG. This event celebrates our nation’s inde- pendence, our freedoms, and
MAYOR JANE CASTOR
all the things that make us proud to be Americans!”
The event will feature a fire- work spectacular with family- friendly activities, live entertainment, and 4 fireworks displays. The event will take place from Armature Works to Riverfront Park, the Tampa Convention Center, and all the way to Sparkman Wharf.
“Tell your friends, tell your family, and get ready to sport your brightest shades of red,
white, and blue --- this is going to be one celebration you won’t want to miss,” Mayor Castor said.
Some tips those planning to attend the event can benefit from can be obtained from the City of Tampa’s website. Those tips include parking and trans- portation (HART offers free rides all day).
Using a smart phone, res- idents can receive updates and notices of traffic issues by tex- ting the word “Boom” to 888777. Officials also advise that residents do not bring your own fireworks to the event.
Residents should also se- lect a meeting place in the event members of the group get separated.
If you bring a child, take a picture of the child that day on your phone. If the child gets separated, it will help officials locate him or her faster.
Several law enforcement organizations and sponsors have partnered to make this event possible.
Shown in the photograph are from left: Ms. Vicki Sokolik, founder and Executive Director of Starting Right Now, Ms. Mye- sha Shipman, right; and State Attorney Andrew Warren.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Seniors all over the country began making plans for the summer late last year. However, Myesha Shipman didn’t have to worry about that.
She was granted an in- ternship with the 13th Judi- cial Circuit in December. The internship will help in her quest to become a practicing criminal attorney.
State Attorney An- drew Warren said, “We’re thrilled that Ms. Myesha Shipman will be interning with our office this summer. Her inspiring journey gives her the perspective to help us achieve justice, and her ded- ication and work ethic will fit right in with our organiza- tional culture.”
A native of Alabama, Ms. Shipman moved to Tampa with her family as a child. The family suffered many hardships and relo- cated several times before finding an apartment in Rob- les Public Housing Complex.
However, life was still not easy and the hardships
continued. She struggled to help her mother and siblings. She worked at a local restaurant, riding two buses each way. When she missed
the bus, she walked.
But after having an argu-
ment with her mother one day, she reached out to her mentor and was introduced to Starting Right Now. The program provides assistance to students who are home- less or who have unstable homes. It works in conjunc- tion with the Hillsborough County Public School Dis- trict.
Ms. Shipman gradu- ated from Jefferson High School as part of the “Start- ing Right Now” Program. After experiencing hardships living with her family, she was accepted into the pro- gram, which allowed her to concentrate on her academ- ics as opposed to adult re- sponsibilities.
Looking toward the fu- ture, Ms. Shipman plans to complete the internship, and enter college in the fall. Af- terwards, she plans to con- tinue her quest to become an attorney.
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