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BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
The family has planned a community event for Saturday, October 21, 2017 to promote Gun Safety and Awareness
It was October 17, 2007, when gunshots rang out in a Brandon nightclub. The vic- tim, Karen Taylor Williams, a likely by- stander enjoying the evening, probably never knew what happened. She died at the scene.
An altercation broke out in what was then known as Club Fluid, that Williams was not involved in.
An alert went out for a man who was described as the shooter. Tyrone Lam- ont Grimes was later ar- rested and charged with Williams’ death. He is serv- ing a life sentence imposed by Hillsborough County Cir-
‘Art in the Park...After Dark
Gun Violence:
10 Years Ago Today, The Life Of A Popular Woman Was Snuffed Out
Gala’ To Benefit University
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is currently seeking public opinion on two pier de- sign options for the Selmon Extension Project. The public is invited to select their fa- vorite option in a “Vote for Your Favorite Pier Design” community engagement op- portunity.
On October 9th, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Au- thority held a Virtual Town- hall Meeting. During the Virtual Meeting, participants viewed the renderings and heard features of two pier de- sign options. The options are the VIVID and ESTUARY. The VIVID represents mo- ment and fluidity and is kine- matic in form. The ESTUARY represents nature envisioned in the form of a river delta or a canopy of cypress trees.
The voting began on Mon- day and will close on Friday, October 20th, at 11:59 p.m. The winning public selection will be announced on Mon- day, October 23rd.
The public can vote for ei- ther design by: going to www.SelmonExtension.co m and following the home
VIVID
ESTUARY
Hit N’ Run Accident Leaves Bicyclist In Critical Condition
KAREN TAYLOR WILLIAMS
cuit Judge Anthony K. Black.
Mrs. Carolyn Taylor, mother of Ms. Williams, and Mrs. Taylor’s now de- ceased husband, Rowe Tay- lor, Jr., vowed that their daughter’s life would not be in vain.
To celebrate the 10th an- niversary of her death, the family has planned a com- munity event on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Lowry
TV Anchor Rod Carter will emcee the program.
The Art in the Park...After Dark Gala, to be held Friday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 10 p. m. at the new Univer- sity Area Park Pavilion, is sure to be an enchanting evening, complete with live musical performances and visual art experiences, a silent auction, photo booth, martini ice luge, a cigar lounge, dancing, a dessert and candy bar, as well as din- ner by Carmel Kitchen.
Organized by the Univer- sity Area Community Devel- opment Corporation (University Area CDC), the event will raise funds for the organization’s beloved Prodigy Cultural Arts Pro- gram.
Prodigy students will be featured in the following per- formances: spoken word per- formances by Desmond Roman, a break dance rou- tine and choir selections. Also, artwork by Prodigy youth artists will be on dis- play for purchase.
One exciting moment will be the reveal of an art piece created by local professional artists – along with area res- idents. The creation later will be transported to Harvest Hope Park, for permanent installation, for the enjoy- ment of the entire commu- nity.
A ribbon cutting cere- mony for the University Area
Accident
ROD CARTER ...To emcee gala
Park Pavilion, at 14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, 33613, will occur during the gala as well. The $350,000 pavilion was funded by a community development block grant.
The University Area CDC’s Prodigy Cultural Arts Program, which spans six counties, is a research proven, diversion and pre- vention program providing a safe arena where youth ages five to 17 learn effective com- munication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills through visual and perform- ing arts.
University Area CDC’s primary mission is the rede- velopment and sustainability of the at-risk areas surround- ing University of South Florida’s Tampa campus.
For more information about University Area CDC, a 501(c)(3) public/private partnership and a designated Gold Bicycle Friendly Busi- ness, visit www.uacdc.org or call 813.558.5212.
Expressway Authority Seeks Input On Pier Design
Park, Shelter 120, to pro- mote gun safety and aware- ness. There will be food, games, drinks and much more as the family celebrates Ms. Williams’ life, 10 a. m. –5p.m.
“We want people to know that it’s not OK to take peo- ple’s lives just because you own a gun,” she said. “A carelessly used weapon took our daughter’s life. I forgave the young man who is serv- ing time for her death, but it’s not OK.”
Even though Grimes apologized for the family’s loss, Mrs. Taylor does not believe it was sincere. Grimes maintained his in- nocence throughout the 4- day trial.
Anyone needing more in- formation, wishing to volun- teer or donate in Saturday’s effort, can contact Mrs. Taylor at (813) 601-8235 or Sabrina Mitchell, (813) 957-7150.
Area Arts Program
page prompts to cast your vote. Renderings of VIVID and ESTUARY options are also viewable via the website.
Votes can also be cast by
calling a toll-free hotline, 1- 855-980-7525 and following the prompts to cast your vote by pressing 1 for VIVID or pressing 2 for ESTUARY.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is attempting to identify a driver who hit a bi- cyclist. The accident took place Saturday night, shortly before 9 p.m.
According to police, a ve- hicle that was possibly in- volved in the hit and run has been impounded. Police lo- cated the red 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, Monday. However, no one has been taken into cus- tody.
Connor James Bolton,
23, of St. Petersburg, was rid- ing his bicycle eastbound on 1st Avenue North, against the
flow of traffic. Bolton was struck head-on by the vehi- cle.
Police said after the driver hit Bolton, he or she stopped temporarily before fleeing the scene, traveling westbound on 1st Avenue North.
Bolton was transported to Bayfront Health Hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition, police said.
The investigation is con- tinuing. Anyone with any in- formation is asked to contact the St. Petersburg Police De- partment at (727) 893-7780.
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