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The Tampa Bay region is home to many innovative organizational causes, CreativeTampaBay is a not-for-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to synergizing the community’s assets to cultivate an environment that encourages innovation, expands the economy and is a magnet for creative people. CreativeTampaBay is known for innovative events, provocative research studies and for serving in a “connector” role through the BUZZ weekly e-newsletter. They host local, national and international forward thinking speakers to stimulate new ideas and actions for our region. Their research focuses on quality of life issues vital to our region’s ability to grow, as well as attract and retain creative minds.

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List of Independence Day Celebrations

St. Pete Pier 4th of July Extravaganza

St. Petersburg Pier - 800 Second Ave. N.E. - St. Petersburg

July 4 : 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Get up close to the light show as the Pier throws one of the most extravagant fireworks shows in the area

2010 Fireworks Celebration in Channelside

Channelside Bay Plaza - 615 Channelside Drive - Channelside District

July 4 : 9 p.m. Fireworks

Waterfront fireworks in the Channelside District

Brandon Blast

Westfield Brandon - 459 Brandon Town Center - Brandon

Brandon's Independence Day bash is an annual celebration with fireworks, live music, and more!

Sparklebration

Pasco County Fairgrounds - 36722 State Road 52 - Dade City

July 4 : 4 p.m.

Fireworks and entertainment in Dade City

Dunedin Hometown USA

Dunedin Stadium - Dunedin Stadium - 373 Douglas Ave. at Beltress St. - Dunedin

July 3 : 4:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Catch some baseball and fireworks at Dunedin Stadium

City of Gulfport Celebrates

Downtown waterfront district - 2401 53rd St. S - Gulfport

July 4 : 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

The city of Gulfport has a day full of activities leading up to a fireworks display, including a fishing derby, sandcastle contest, and car show.

Safety Harbor's Independence Day parade

Safety Harbor - Main Street - Safety Harbor

July 4 : 10 a.m.

Head out to this patriotic parade at 10:00 a.m.!

Safety Harbor's July 4th Celebration

Safety Harbor Marina - 110 Veterans Memorial Ln - Safety Harbor

July 4 : 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Events and fireworks

Don't miss the fireworks and live bands at this outdoor party

31st annual Morton Plant Mease Midnight Run

July 3 : 9:30 p.m.

Run in honor of your country at this annual 1-mile, 5K, and 10k event

36th Annual "Light up the Sky" Fireworks

Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club - 200 Inverness Ave - Temple Terrace

July 3 : 9:15 p.m. Fireworks

If you live in Temple Terrace, this is your spot for a fireworks show

Bradenton Beach Three-Day fireworks celebration

BeachHouse Restaurant - 200 Gulf Dr. - Bradenton Beach

July 2 : 9:15 p.m.

Because just one or two parties wouldn't be enough for Bradenton Beach to celebrate the 4th!

Bayfront fireworks spectacular

Bayfront Park - Ringling Blvd. & Bay Front Drive. - Sarasota

July 4 : 8 p.m. Be early! (around 5)

These 4th of July fireworks start at dusk over Sarasota Bay at Bayfront Park

Largo's world record attempt and 4th of July celebration

Largo Central Park - 101 Central Park Drive - Largo

July 4 : 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Celebrate the 4th with fireworks and music while helping Largo attempt to win the world record for most people doing "the twist".

 

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Woolard: New USF soccer stadium OK'd for '11

USF athletic director Doug Woolard, who has been talking recently about adding a new $3.5-million soccer stadium to the ambitious package of facility upgrades, said Monday that he can now officially announce that USF has secured the funding to include soccer in this wave of construction.

That means USF soccer will have a new home immediately east of the athletic facility in time for its 2011 fall season. Woolard is saying that all the construction -- new stadiums for baseball and softball, the Muma Center practice facility for basketball and new practice fields for football -- will be completed a year from now.

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The Volunteer Way is Looking For Volunteers in Moon Lake

MOON LAKE — The Volunteer Way held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new outreach center in Moon Lake last Tuesday.

"People in Moon Lake are kind of abandoned," said Martha O'Brien, assistant chief executive of the Volunteer Way, a charity that feeds and clothes hundreds of families each month.

"Most people don't get out of Moon Lake because they don't have transportation and there is no public transportation in that area," she said.

The center at 10008 Moon Lake Road has been partially open since the winter and is building services slowly, O'Brien said.

She said the organization is desperate for volunteers — so services at the new center have depended on the schedules of the thin staff.

"We need retirees," O'Brien said of her volunteer shortage. She said many volunteers offer their time on weekends, but she needs help during the week at Moon Lake and the agency's other locations. The organization has a hydroponic farm in New Port Richey to grow food for the homeless, if any gardeners have free time.

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Raymond James Optimist Club Helps Deliver Smiles at Sallie House

Sallie House, a program of the Salvation Army under the St. Petersburg Area Command., was designed to be a safe haven for children ages birth to 11 years who have been removed from their home because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or any unsafe home situation for a child.  But, in 2009, shortly after a move into a new St. Petersburg facility built and furnished for this age group, the age range for the home changed to 5 – 16 years.  Suddenly, there was a shortage of age appropriate beds, bedding, and activities for teenagers. 

Don Rua, president of the Raymond James Optimist Club, named the Sallie House as the club charity for the 2008 - 2009 year.  Two fund raisers netted $1,082.40.  Initially, the club planned to purchase kiddie playground equipment, but after speaking with Sallie House Director Roger Windell, switched gears to suit the new age group.  The club presented the Sallie House with: 

• 3 Play Station2 consoles
• 6 remote controllers
• 3 memory cards
• 6 games

 

• 1 WII console
• 4 remote controllers
• 1 wireless sensor bar
• 1 charging station
• 3 games

 

 

The total costs for the gifts exceeded the funds raised; however, a 10% discount on all accessories and $25 off a WII Console from Best Buy and an extra contribution from a club member made it possible to deliver a game unit for each of the four wings of the house.  Children in residence opened the individually wrapped packages.  Even though the children knew the gifts were for the Sallie House and not for them personally, the joy and excitement ran high. Since the club’s mission is to focus on youth projects, it was a win all around. 

Children may stay at Sallie House from one night to one year, depending on whether they can be reunited with their parents, placed with relatives, placed in a foster home, or adopted by a loving family. The dedicated staff at Sallie House is ready 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – with the comfort and care these children so desperately need and deserve. Their goal is to offer an atmosphere that is as normal as possible until arrangements for each child's long-term care can be made.  Quality game time helps make it so. 

Don Rua

President, Raymond James Optimist Club (associated with Optimist International)

info@rjoc.com

www.rjoc.com

www.optimist.org

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PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA SECURES THREE-YEAR DEAL AS OFFICIAL PIZZA SPONSOR OF NFL AND SUPER BOWL

Deal grants pizza company category exclusivity, rights to use NFL logos and trademarks in marketing and advertising

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 8, 2010) – Football fans can expect the upcoming NFL season to be even better, thanks to the company known for its “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza.” Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA), which earlier this year entered into an agreement with the NFL as the Official Pizza Sponsor of Super Bowl XLIV, has signed a three-year agreement through the 2012 season as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl XLV, XLVI and XLVII. 

The deal is the largest in Papa John’s history and includes category exclusivity among delivery and carryout pizza brands. 

“The National Football League is the most highly regarded and popular brand in sports, with a commitment to quality that matches perfectly with the high standards of Papa John’s,” said Andrew Varga, Papa John’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Papa John’s has always prided itself as being the preferred pizza of football fans. This sponsorship takes it to the next level. This is by far the largest sports-related financial commitment that our brand has made and we believe this affiliation will greatly enhance our brand building efforts over the next three years.” 

Earlier this year with its sponsorship of Super Bowl XLIV, Papa John’s recorded its largest single sales day in the brand’s history, selling more than 900,000 pizzas at its 2,800 U.S. restaurants.  Extending the NFL sponsorship will propel the brand deeper into the mindset of NFL fans everywhere, beginning with 2010 NFL Kickoff in September all the way through Super Bowl XLIV on February 6, 2011 and beyond. 

“We are excited to welcome the Papa John’s brand to the NFL as an official sponsor,” Keith Turner, NFL Senior Vice President of Media Sales & Sponsorship. “We have appreciated Papa John’s local sponsorships with NFL teams over the years. We welcomed them into the national fold at Super Bowl XLIV and are pleased to extend the relationship into a long-term sponsorship.” 

As a sponsor, Papa John’s will be able to use NFL logos and trademarks in its advertising and marketing. These logos include the NFL shield logo, as well as those of marquee league events, such as the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and NFL Kickoff. 

Papa John’s is also the Official Pizza of the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Redskins. 

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) is the world's third largest pizza company. For nine of the last 10 years, consumers have rated Papa John's No. 1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Papa John's also was honored by Restaurants & Institutions Magazine (R&I) with the 2009 Gold Award for Consumers’ Choice in Chains in the pizza segment and was named 2007 Pizza Today Chain of the Year. For more information about the company or to order pizza online, visit Papa John's at www.papajohns.com.

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Learn How Money Works - Networking and Informative Seminar

I moved across the world from London, UK with my two kids to help with expansion of our company in the Tampa Bay Area. I am professional independent Financial Coach for Primerica. What I do is very simple; I help people to fix broken finances and broken jobs. I move them from worst position into a better position. I teach them what banks do not want them to know. All I want is the chance to help as many people as can, so that I feel good that I can make a difference in someone’s life. Our service is very confidential and discreet.

 

I have setup an event on 22 June 2010 to provide great educational and informative solutions to money problems. It’s an eye opener for the few who are not money savvy and may want to learn how to keep their money balanced and secure their family future. 

 

We have the opportunity for people who like the business side of what we do to help families. We will also share our success story of helping millions of families across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Spain and Europe.

 

This event is free. I am also offering great barbecue and drink complimentary at the event. For further info, please visit our event on Facebook: Here.

 

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Learn How Money Works - Networking and Informative Seminar

I moved across the world from London, UK with my two kids to help with expansion of our company in the Tampa Bay Area. I am professional independent Financial Coach for Primerica. What I do is very simple; I help people to fix broken finances and broken jobs. I move them from worst position into a better position. I teach them what banks do not want them to know. All I want is the chance to help as many people as can, so that I feel good that I can make a difference in someone’s life. Our service is very confidential and discreet.

 

I have setup an event on 22 June 2010 to provide great educational and informative solutions to money problems. It’s an eye opener for the few who are not money savvy and may want to learn how to keep their money balanced and secure their family future. 

 

We have the opportunity for people who like the business side of what we do to help families. We will also share our success story of helping millions of families across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Spain and Europe.

 

This event is free. I am also offering great barbecue and drink complimentary at the event. For further info, please visit our event on Facebook: Here.

 

• Kelly Morris

 

Our Featured Submit Your Story Winner of the week! 

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Dragon Boat Institute Donates $12,000 to Beneficiaries

TAMPA, FLORIDA— On June 2nd the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute donated a tremendous $12,000 to its beneficiaries: FACTors Breast Cancer Patient Support Program at Moffitt and The Florida Aquarium. Last night each organization was presented with a check for $6,000 that was raised purely from online donations through the efforts of local paddlers during the annual dragon boat festival held on May 1st.

At the Howard Johnson Plaza Downtown a special thank you was given to the sponsors, volunteers, team captains and board members that contributed to make the 7th annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races a great success! 65 teams from across North America competed on May 1st in the annual festival that raised thousands of dollars for each cause. Christine Canevari, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute commented on the success of the pledge drive: “We can't thank ALL of the fundraisers enough for helping to raise money for the beneficiaries. That is what our event is all about, and without participants like you, our community-driven event wouldn't exist.”

An online Team Pledge drive at FirstGiving.com allowed paddlers and their friends, family, and co-workers to make quick and easy donations that brought in $12,000 to the institute. A contest was held to encourage teams and individuals to raise more money. The top individual fund-raiser was Jan Nicolosi-Fischer from the Tampa Blade Runners who accumulated an impressive $1,430 in donations. Second and third place went to Jonathan Monzon and Erin Kane who raised $525 and $499 respectively. The top team fund-raiser in the pledge drive was the Moffitt Flying Dragons who in just a few months raised $1,714.

Giving back to your community and benefiting The Florida Aquarium and FACTors is made easy through the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute. You can enter a team in next year’s annual event or even volunteer your time at upcoming events including Mini Regattas and the test event scheduled for October 23rd for the 10th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship, which will be held in August of 2011.

If you’re interested in becoming involved with the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute or would like to participate in upcoming events visit www.tampabaydragonboats.co

m for more information.

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Profile of Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute
The Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with two beneficiaries: FACTors Breast Cancer Patient Support Program at Moffitt and The Florida Aquarium. The Institute runs the annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races, Mini Regattas throughout the year, and offers Team Building events to corporations, schools and community groups. Over the past two years the numbers have continued to grow and the Festival has hosted over 70 teams at the event. In August of 2011 Downtown Tampa will host the 10th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship, an event that was awarded to The Institute in 2007 through a bid process.

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Icon Savvy TV Lands In Tampa Bay Every Friday Morning

Who: Icon Savvy TV – Leading Society News and Host, Brandi Kamenar.

What: “Icon Savvy: Leading Society News” is a local news and lifestyle segment, featuring industry “Icons” in the community who inspire and make an impact in Tampa Bay. Host Brandi Kamenar is on a mission to interview and uncover all the aspects that truly matter to Tampa Bay community members, making Icon Savvy an exclusive source for Lifestyle, Entertainment Business and Fashion news. Last week’s premiere segment featured the exciting and new Glazer Children’s Museum with interviews of VP of Development and Marketing for the Museum, Heidi Shimberg and Tampa Bay Parenting Expert and board member, Angela Ardolino.

This week’s segment will feature behind the scenes moments from the launch of The Focus Magazine South Tampa and Icon Savvy TV. The “Flash & Flare Event” benefited the American Cancer Society with a smoldering Burlesque performance by Fred Astaire Dance Studios Tampa Bay that jump-started the evening and included a 2010 Summer Fashion Show that featured local designers, La’Daska Mechelle Swimwear and Dara Lauria, accessory designer to country stars. The fashion show also showcased hot fashions from local boutiques such as Paradise Island, Urban Body Men's Clothing, Reborn Couture, Kit's Well-Heeled & Well-Dressed, and FLY Jewelry by Ian Beckles. This week's segment also features Brandi interviewing leading professionals such as owner and editor of Reality Edit, Bob Rose, Maria Alithinos, SVP of Icon B. Marketing & Publicity Group and Marc Palmer, Publisher of Focus Magazine. You can tune in to view this new segment at www.IconSavvyTv.com this Friday at 10 AM!

When: A new segment Each and Every Friday at 10:00 AM

Where: http://www.IconSavvyTV.com/

About Icon Savvy TV:
“Icon Savvy: Leading Society News” is a local news and lifestyle segment, sponsored by FocusTV and hosted by Brandi Kamenar, CEO & Creative Director of Icon B. Marketing & Publicity Group, featuring industry “Icons” in the community who inspire and make an impact in Tampa Bay. The show will be shown on IconSavvyTv.com .

About the Host: Brandi Kamenar

Known for her sense of style and entrepreneurial spirit, Brandi has a true eye for publicity and news. With a fashion-forward roster of clients and successful celebrities at her company, Icon B. Marketing and Publicity Group, she knows first-hand what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced luxury/lifestyle world. Connected to the area’s most exclusive social and business circles, Kamenar is a master-connector who was born to bring people together in unique and innovative ways. Her years of experience in the fashion and entertainment industries - including her work as a professional model - make her the perfect person to uncover the iconic life - right here in Tampa Bay.

For more information regarding Icon Savvy TV and Brandi Kamenar, please contact leia@icon-b.com or call 315.651.5227.

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A Gift That Keeps Giving

June is here and Father’s Day is right around the corner! We are doing a month-long campaign with $1 from the sale of each digital Papa Card sold online benefitting All Pro Dad, up to $30,000. What is All Pro Dad?

All Pro Dad is the ultimate resource for men who want to become better fathers. This program offers practical fathering assistance--updated daily--available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.Tony Dungy was still the Bucs coach when Clyde Christensen brought Family First to his attention in 1997. Mark Merrill and Christensen were looking for a way to specifically target fathers, and thought a sports affiliation might help.

The plan is to have a player or coach affiliated with All Pro Dad in every NFL city. Dungy and Christensen helped launch a program in Indianapolis, but their legacy in Tampa Bay remains. Tony Dungy is a former professional American football player and coach in the National Football League who continues to succeed in coaching America’s men to be their best. You can sign up for Tony’s “Play of the Day” that are tips to better communication with your wife and children. Learn more about All Pro Dad by visiting the website here.

Now that you know about All Pro Dad, it’s time for the Papa Card. There’s many ways you can give a gift card. You can put it in a Father’s Day card, or attach it to a wrapped gift, hide it in one of their books, hide it in their lunch box, etc. Be creative and have fun!

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Free Airplane Ride

ST. PETERSBURG - Do your kids love to fly? EAA Chapter 47 will offer free plane rides for kids 8 to 17 as part of its Young Eagles program at Albert Whitted Airport on Saturday June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can pre-register or sign up that day.

Pilots have donated their time to fly the kids on half-hour trips that will take the kids down by the Sunshine Skyway, giving them gorgeous views of St. Petersburg and the beaches.

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Rozario, Thomas Give USF Its Third and Fourth National Qualifiers

Courtesy: USF Release: 05/29/2010 Meet Results | NCAA East Prelim Information | Day 1 Recap | Day 2 Recap GREENSBORO, N.C. - Sophomores Nicole Rozario and Jared Thomas followed in the footsteps of a pair of teammates as the University of South Florida track and field duo qualified for the NCAA National Championships during the third and final day of action at the NCAA East Preliminary Round. Rozario, expected to run Friday night in the 3,000 steeplechase, instead had to run Saturday morning after heavy rains and lightning forced the postponement of the race. She placed eighth overall to earn a spot at the national meet June 9-12 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. "It's exciting because I've always wanted to run there," said Rozario. "I didn't get to go last year (when she was hurt for the USA Junior National Championships). I still don't believe that I made it. Coach (Dena) Reif has been telling me that was our goal since the beginning of the season. It feels very good to see that goal come to life." Thomas, meanwhile, just squeaked by to get to Oregon, taking 12th overall in the discus at the Irwin Belk Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T. The top 12 finishers in each event at the East Prelim will advance to nationals to meet the top 12 finishers from the West Prelim. Rozario placed second behind Ashley Higginson of Princeton in the second heat, running a time of 10:30.36. The top three finishers in each of the three heats advanced to the Championships along with the next three best times. Rozario's eighth-place finish among a field of 48 equaled her East Region ranking coming into the meet. For the rest of the story, visit: GoUSFBulls.com http://pjtampabay.com

Release: 05/29/2010

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