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Soul Food Restaurant Reopens At New Location
PASTOR EVONN REAVES
BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer
What started out in Plant City as a barbecue restaurant, has evolved into one of the best soul food restaurants in the area.
Mama’s Soul Food gained prominence in the area at their location on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Tampa Street. For 13 years from that location, Pas- tor Evonn Reaves treated patrons to special dishes that contained the recipes of his mother that have been handed down through gener- ations.
No longer located at the MLK and Tampa Street loca- tion, Pastor Reaves said their new location is better be- cause they have a better at- mosphere for their patrons to
MAMA’S SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
relax and enjoy great food.
The new Mama’s Soul Food Restaurant is lo- cated on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boule- vard and 37th Street.
“Our volume has increased to the point that we’ve been able to open another restau- rant in South Tampa,” said Pastor Reaves.
“At our new locations, we will have the same great food, but more high-end accommo- dations for our patrons. We have better amenities, décor and I don’t think there’s an- other restaurant in Tampa that compares to this one and the one we’re opening on Dale Mabry.”
Including the time he spent running the barbecue busi- ness, Pastor Reaves said he’s been cooking for 16 years, but his mother has been doing
it her entire life.
“I’m hoping Mama’s Soul
Food Restaurant has set a new standard in soul food dining,” said Pastor Reaves.
“We are all looking forward to an exciting year, and next year we plan to have a big food party and invite the en- tire community to come out and enjoy some great food.”
Pastor Reaves said every dish that comes from Mama’s kitchen is authentic flavored, southern style soul food that has a taste that can’t be found anywhere else.
“We put love into every- thing we do, and from the feedback we’ve gotten from our patrons, we think we’re doing a great job.
“There is only one standard at Mama’s Soul Food, and it’s that the food has to be consis- tently good all the time.”
Driver Killed After Losing Control Of Motorcycle
A 57-year-old man died Saturday in an accident on his motor- cycle. The accident took place on Boyette Road.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Ricky Alan Shortt, of Riverview, was discovered in the land- scaping surrounding a roundabout on Boyette Road at Mosaic Drive.
Police said Shortt was found around 6:15 a.m. During the in- vestigation, police determined that Shortt was apparently travel- ing northbound on his 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle. He allegedly failed to negotiate the curve, and then struck the curb. The motorcycle came to rest on top of Shortt.
He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. It ap- peared that the accident had occurred several hours before his body was discovered.
Police said the toxicology report will determine if alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident. The investigation is continuing.
Motorcyclist
Killed In Traffic
Accident
A traffic accident claimed the life of a 40-year-old man this weekend. The accident took place on Bloomingdale Avenue, just north of John Moore Road.
According to police, Timothy W. Edwards, of Valrico, was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcycle eastbound on Bloom- ingdale Avenue around 3:20 p.m., Friday. Ms. Ada Thomason, 22, of Brandon, was driving a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, west- bound on Bloomingdale Avenue, just east of John Moore Road.
Ms. Thomason was in the middle of the road about to make a left turn into a plaza. Traffic for those traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale was at a standstill and there was a gap in the traffic. Ms. Thomason did not see the motorcycle as she turned into its path.
The motorcycle struck the front of her vehicle and Edwards was ejected onto the south shoulder coming to rest on the sidewalk. Edwards, who was not wearing a helmet, died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported to police.
Driver Killed In Single Car Accident
A 53-year-old Tampa man died in a single car accident Friday morning. The accident occurred shortly before noon on Fishhawk Blvd.
According to police, Martin Otto Klein was driving his 1995 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Fishhawk Blvd. For unknown rea- sons, the vehicle drifted to the right, and struck the guardrail on Fishhawk Creek overpass.
Klein was ejected as the Jeep drove over the embankment. He died at the scene. The investigation is continuing.
Blake High Class Of 1966 Meeting Weekly
The Howard W. Blake class of 1966 will meet weekly at the Open Café, 3222 N. 34th St. on Thursdays 10:30 a. m. Please plan to attend as we are finalizing preparations for our 50th class reunion.
East Tampa CAC Accepting Membership Applications
The East Tampa Commu- nity Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for membership. Applications must be submitted by 5 p. m. on Friday, June 10, 2016.
The elections will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. The positions are for a term of two years.
The link below provides in- formation on the East Tampa Community Advisory Com- mittee, how to apply, and the application. http://www.tampagov.net/sit es/default/files/economic-
and-urban-
development/files/et_advisor y_committee_app_-
_writable_-_may_2016.pdf.
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