PJ Tampa Bay Story Winner of the Week

Here is the winner of this weeks story contest for PJ Tampa Bay:

From: Robyn Huber

TAMPA, FL – The 1Voice Foundation, a non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families, is working with the Hillsborough County School District to open the 1Voice Academy, the first school in the United State for children with cancer.

The Foundation is kicking off its $5 million capital funding campaign with an open house at the Home Theater Gallery, 3300 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, on Thursday, March 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Children on treatment who miss school fall behind academically and resent their disease and the alienation it causes even more,” said Mary Ann Massolio, the Executive Director of 1Voice Foundation whose own son passed away from cancer. “Plus, many parents have to miss work to stay home with them. This can lead to financial devastation and add to the 80% divorce rate that parents of chronically-ill children face. The 1Voice Academy will provide children with a safe learning environment while their immune systems are compromised, such as in the 7 to 10 days following chemotherapy.”

“I always have to be vigilant about whether there is a flu or strep going around school,” said Natalie Willis, whose daughter, Mandy, was diagnosed with cancer when she was 7. “Mandy had to miss a lot of days even though she felt well, but she couldn’t risk coming into contact with a sick child. The truth is some parents send their kids to school even with a low fever or other signs of infection.”

“One of the greatest challenges we faced with Daniel were his counts were horrible, but otherwise he felt good,” said Holly Wade, whose 9-year-old son passed away from cancer. “My choice was to have him homebound, and he missed being around people his own age and his own friends. With this Academy, kids can be around classmates who aren’t going to look at you funny because you’re bald, or because you have to get up and throw up, or have an IV bag hanging off of you or a shunt. It’s an opportunity to make these kids feel as normal as possible in the most abnormal conditions you can imagine.”

Holly and her husband, Capt. Bill Wade with Tampa Fire Rescue, will be among the families on hand at the open house.

In addition to offering classes, the 1Voice Academy will offer after-school programs for tutoring, art and music, and will provide support groups and programs for parents and siblings.

About 1Voice Foundation 
The 1Voice Foundation began in 2008 when six members of the Tampa Bay community – each having prior experience with pediatric cancer programs – realized organizations focused on research and organizations focused on assisting families were competing for dollars instead of working together. The 1Voice Foundation’s Executive Director is MaryAnn Massolio, who was the executive director of the Children’s Cancer Center for 10 years and who knows firsthand what it’s like when your child is diagnosed with cancer. In addition to researching cures for cancer, The 1Voice Foundation provides resources and support groups for patients and their families, outings for children with cancer, scholarships, and funeral assistance. The non-profit organization currently does not receive any state or federal funding and is dependent on corporate and private donations.

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St. Pete revs up once again

Here's what's going on this weekend in the Tampa area:

ST. PETERSBURG - A full weekend of racing is already in gear in St. Petersburg.

The festivities officially started with a Thursday night parade down Central Avenue. It featured last year's champ, Will Power, and this year, Budweiser added a float and its world-renowned Clydesdale horses.

A big party followed at North Straub Park where fans got the opportunity to meet the drivers.

"Anytime we bring in the Honda Grand Prix, it brings 150,000 people to a downtown spot. So the hotels are filled, restaurants will be packed, there's a lot of economic impact with this event," Mayor Bill Foster offered. "And then, of course, you've got the impact of a three-hour commercial on national television."

The weekend of racing wraps up with the main event, Sunday's Honda Grand Prix.

There are several closures in the downtown area. Through race weekend, the following roads will be closed or have limited access:

• CLOSED - First Ave. S. from First St. to Bayshore
• LIMITED ACCESS on Second Ave. S from First to Second St. S
• CLOSED - Beach Dr. from Central Ave. to First Ave. S
• CLOSED - First St. from First Ave. S to Fifth Ave. S
• LIMITED ACCESS - First St. S from Fifth Ave. S to Eighth Ave. S AND Sixth Ave. S from Second St. to First St. from March 25 through March 27

For more traffic and parking information, click on over to the city's website. 

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Coach Joe Gibbs Presents the “Game Plan for Life” in Tampa

Tampa, FL February 2, 2011 – Now celebrating its 40th year, the Tampa Bay Leadership Prayer Breakfast again welcomes 3 time Super Bowl Champion and 3 time NASCAR Champion - Coach Joe Gibbs who will talk about his “Game Plan for Life.” This year’s breakfast event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Tampa Convention Center where #11 FedEx NASCAR Gibbs Racing Team Showcar will be on display. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. for the breakfast buffet with the program beginning at 7:00 a.m. and finishing at 8:15 a.m.

The Game Plan for Life is a fail proof, long-term approach that will change you from the inside and impact every area of your life—from relationships to finances to your view of what winning really means. You’ll find true success, relevance and lasting peace if you follow it.

Attendance this year is expected to reach 1200 and tickets will be going fast. Prominent business, political, government, and military leaders will be in attendance. Sponsored by the Tampa chapter of CBMC, a national organization focused on discipleship and leadership, the event draws many men and women.

Individual tickets are $30 and tables of ten are $310 available for purchase on line (with additional transaction fee) at www.tampabaybreakfast.com. Corporate sponsorships are available, and this year, the organizing committee is looking for those who can serve as Assistant Coaches by hosting each table at the event.

By: Tom Behrens

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Harlem Globetrotters at St.Pete Times Forum

When:

 

March 12 : 2 p.m.
March 12 : 7 p.m.

On Sale Date:

 

November 22, 2010

Price:

 

$15, $25, $33, $51, $106

Event Phone Number:

 

813-301-2500

St. Pete Times Forum

401 Channelside Drive

 

Tampa, FL 33602

813-301-2500

Watch these guys, dribble, pass and dunk like never before. The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 85th consecutive season of tearing up the court with their magical 2011 "4 Times the Fun" World Tour that stops in Tampa at the St. Pete Times Forum on March 12, 2011. Don't miss your chance to watch two of their performaces that day. The first is at 2 p.m and the second is 7 p.m. More information can be found atwww.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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March Teacher Month

Here's an interesting event for Tampa Bay for the month of March:

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• March 01, 2011 - March 31, 2011
• Address: 5145 Harvey Tew Rd., Plant City, FL 33565
• Times: 9am to 5pm
• Admission: free teachers
• Contact: Nicole Randall
• Phone: 813-717-9865
• Email: dinosaurworld@scrtc.com

Free teacher with a guest every day in March to Dinosaur World. Valid teacher ID required.

 

 

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Recycling fishing line for marine life

Here's an interesting article about our marine life here in Florida:

 

TAMPA - Many people consider Florida to be the fishing capital of the world. But with so many anglers comes a lot of fishing line.

Images of dolphins and turtles tangled in fishing line or nets are disturbing and unforgivable.

"As an environmental scientist, as a person who loves the outdoors, I like wildlife and I feel bad when I see them suffering in a way like that," said Kevin Misiewicz, an environmental scientist with Tampa Bay Watch.

Fishing line causes needless suffering, due to some anglers' improper disposal of it. Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's produced a video on fishing line recycling to put stop the suffering.

A popular reminder of this is Winter the dolphin. Her tale was amputated after it became entangled in fishing line. Most animals aren't as lucky -- especially birds.

Misiewicz explained, "The hooks will get lodged under the wing, the wing gets pinned down, and then they can't fly. If they can't fly, they can't catch food, if they can't catch food they can't feed their young, and often times the whole nest can parish."

There is a way to prevent these disasters: monofilament fishing line recycling bins posted at many major fishing areas.

Misiewicz helps clean the bins. While cleaning, he notes items of garbage that are not supposed to be in it.

 

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PJ Tampa Bay Story Winner of the Week

From: Ruth Doroslovac

Flowers To Eat is an independently woman owned business, maker of delicious and unique fruit and vegetable arrangements right here in the Temple Terrace community. 
It was the first fruit bouquet store to open in Temple Terrace in the fall of 2004. The owner, Ruth Doroslovac had created arrangements for her family events and then gone to Washington D.C. to train with Food Network chef and winner, James Parker. 
Coming back to Temple Terrace, she opened her store offering only 8 fruit bouquets. But when customers asked for chocolate covered strawberries, she responded by creating many unique arrangements using gourmet dark, milk and white chocolate. She also added apple wedges and her famous Banana Bites™. 
With the downturn in the economy over the last few years, Ruth saw many people who had willingly or unwillingly left corporate America and were looking for a small business in which they could showcase their creativity. In November of 2009, Flowers to Eat began offering classes to teach budding entrepreneurs the tips and techniques of making bouquets like the ones that they offer. Hands on classes have become very popular and attracted students ready to start their own new business and have come from as far away as Taiwan, Turkey, Ecuador and Costa Rica. Now people in many countries are enjoying Flowers to Eat type of bouquets and the store owners are expanding their product lines to create their own variations using the fruits and vegetables that are popular in their countries.

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BALLROOM DANCERS GO TOE-TO-TOE IN TAMPA BAY DANCE-OFF

TAMPA, FL - Ballroom and Latin dancers from around the country are gathering for the 10th Annual Florida Superstars Dancesport Championships, being held in Tampa next week.  

Wearing their most enchanting outfits, dancers hope to dazzle the judges as they compete for $85,000 in cash and prizes at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Downtown Tampa, where the ballroom will be decked out in a Venetian Masquerade theme.

"This is an exciting and glamorous spectator sport where cheering for your favorite couples is all part of the fun," said Michael Chapman, event organizer.  "You'll see amazing dancers of every age and skill level, from talented professionals and youths to dedicated students dancing with their teachers, just like on Dancing with the Stars.  See them perform the Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Quickstep, Jive and more. The competition runs morning to night, so you can come for a session or stay for the entire day."

 

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Lady Gaga's Monster Ball Tour

For all of you Lady Gaga fans out there, here's your chance to see here in concert in Tampa:

When:

 

 

April 16 : 8 p.m.

On Sale Date:

 

October 2, 2010

Price:

 

$64.65 - $193.80

Event Phone Number:

 

813-301-2500

St. Pete Times Forum

401 Channelside Drive

 

Tampa, FL 33602

813-301-2500

See this hot, controversial, meat-wearing pop sensation live at the Forum on April 16, 2011 at 8 p.m. 

Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning international smash, The Monster Ball tour, presented by Virgin Mobile.  In 2010 the tour has taken her throughout Europe and North American, where she received rave reviews everywhere she stopped.  With the majority of North American dates already sold out, Lady Gaga has announced she will be extending her North American 2011 tour, now including a stop at Tampa's St. Pete Times Forum on Saturday, April 16. The 2011 North American Monster Ball Tour, produced globally by Live Nation and presented by Virgin Mobile, will begin on February 19th, 2011 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, taking her spectacular show to top arenas and a host of new cities. 

 

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Valentine's Day Events

Here's a great website to see what you and your love one can do for Valentine's Day in Tampa:

 

All the best cupid-inspired events for you lovebirds out there this Valentine's Day

Ah, it's that time of year again - drugstore aisles are exploding with red confetti and singing teddy bears to let you know it's time to pay a little extra attention to your sweetie this Valentine's Day.  Fear not, young lovers, you don't have to rely soley on cheesy gifts to show your heart's desire that you care. We've searched out the best romantic dinners, heart-filled events and just plain fun couple activities to make sure you're feeling the love this Valentine's Day!

 

Click here to go to the website to see the events.

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Florida State Fair (2011)

When:

 

Daily (ends February 21) 

On Sale Date:

 

December 22, 2010

Price:

 

$5-$12 General Admission

Event Phone Number:

 

813-621-7821

http://www.floridastatefair.com

Florida State Fairgrounds

4800 U.S. Highway 301

 

Tampa, FL 33604

813-621-7821

Tickets are on sale now for Florida's biggest event. The Florida State Fair is being held Feb.10-21 at the State Fairgrounds. This year's event features many of the attractions you've come to love and expect. There will be amusement rides galore, ongoing indoor and outdoor entertainment, food and merchant vendors and state competitions.

Don't miss the shows and attractions at the Entertainment Hall or outdoor events such asCircus Hollywood and Willy Washboard’s Jamboree. Magic shows take place on the Children’s Stage. Catch the outdoor rodeo before hopping on the giant slide. This year’s fair boasts of 106 rides ranging from ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, tilt-a-whirls and roller coasters.

In addition, for more than 100 years, the Florida State Fair has hosted competitions in a variety of areas. This year is no exception. People will be coming from all over the state to showcase their arts, crafts, produce and livestock. Competitions include baking, knitting, painting, horticulture, woodcarving and dance competitions.

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Aquarium undergoes massive expansion

Here's some interesting news in Tampa Bay:

 

CLEARWATER - The Clearwater Marine Aquarium plans a $12 million expansion, hopefully to be largely completed before the September release of "Winter: A Dolphin's Tale."

The motion picture features Winter, the Aquarium's star attraction. She lost her tail when it became entangled a crab trap line, but was later fitted with a prosthesis and has been featured in broadcast and print articles around the world.

The expansion will essentially create a new Clearwater Marine Aquarium: new lobby and gift shop area, new restrooms, and much larger facilities for treating rescued dolphin and sea turtles.

"We'll go from about 400,000 gallons now to about 2 million gallons," said director David Yates.

Instead of gathering around a railing for dolphin shows, the public will sit in a 1,000 seat outdoor auditorium. There will also be a new parking garage and additional surface parking.

 

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Story Winner of the Week

The winner of this weeks story is:

 

Sean O’Cuinneagain

 

 

The idea came to them over a glass of wine.

 

 

 

A small device that would aerate red wine quickly without making a mess.

 

Sean O’Cuinneagain, owner of WineMall, an online wine retailer, had been pondering the idea for a while. But on this day while he and friend Andy Broden sipped a glass of Malbec, O’Cuinneagain sketched it out on a paper napkin.

The first version of the Vin-Aire wine aerator was born.

“We felt this was something we were passionate about,” O’Cuinneagain said. “Something we could all go in the same direction about.”

Broden, a Westchase resident and wine broker, had been selling O’Cuinneagain wine for years making him the best “partner in wine” for the venture.

“Andy had the contacts and he saw the vision,” O’Cuinneagain said.

That first sketch was about two years ago. These days, O’Cuinneagain and Broden, are steadily building up a Vin-Aire following.

Vin-Aire is primarily Internet based, but the company is in talks to sell the aerators ($29.99 each at www.vin-aire.com) in a retail setting. And former Tampa Bay Lightning hockey player Zenon Konopka, a stakeholder in the business, is using the aerator to raise money for the New York Islanders’ Children’s Foundation.

Konopka was traded to the Islanders last year. For the next month, a portion of all Vin-Aire sales will go to the foundation.

“After two years we’re so excited,” said O’Cuinneagain, a Lutz resident. “The great thing about it is it’s not just for wine connoisseurs. It’s for regular people who enjoy wine.”

On a recent day, O’Cuinneagain and his staff demonstrated how the product works. You simply place the clear Vin-Aire device over your wine glass and slowly pour the wine through the device. A “hsssss” sound can be heard as the wine aerates through the device.

It takes about 10 seconds as opposed to the hour or so it takes for red wine to aerate naturally.

By exposing wine to air, or “letting it breathe,” the wine heats up slightly allowing the aroma and ingredients to release. The result is generally a more mellow, better tasting glass of wine.

The idea is to make an $8 bottle of wine taste like a $30 bottle. The Vin-Aire isn’t the only wine aerator on the market. However, the lower price and ease of use make it a better product than its competitor, O’Cuinneagain said.

Fred Moses, a Westchase resident, was one of the first to purchase the Vin-Aire.

“When you get home from work and you want to have a glass of wine, you don’t want to have to pour it and stare at the glass for hours,” said Moses, a commercial banker.

“Your red wine taste completely different after using it,” he said. “It’s a good product.”

Sales for the Vin-Aire are steady, he says. In 2011, the company will market the product to wine stores, restaurants and bars. The European market is in their sights as well.

From a simple sketch to an intentional sensation—that is the hope.

“A lot of people have ideas but not a lot of people do them,” Broden said. “We decided to seize this opportunity."

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Time with family, team is precious for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher

Here's a recent article from our Tampa Bay Lightnings:

Martin Raymond said he always knew what time it was and he didn't even have to look at a clock. All he had to hear was the knock on his door. Raymond, an assistant coach last year for AHL Hamilton, was renting a basement apartment from his boss and longtime friend, then-Hamilton coach Guy Boucher. "At 11:30 p.m. there always would be someone knocking on my door wanting to talk about the power play, the penalty kill, whatever it was," Raymond said this week. "He'd put the kids to bed and then come knocking at my door." Raymond, now a Lightning assistant, is not as accessible this season, seeing as he has his own place, so Boucher, Tampa Bay's first-year coach, works alone, watching video, pouring over scouting reports and copious notes, sometimes until 4 a.m. It does not matter if he is home or the team is on the road.

"My biggest worry is that I miss something, an edge somebody sees that I don't see," said Boucher, 39, in his first NHL season and the league's youngest bench boss. "I'm possessed by the idea I have to find an edge."

 

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Runner Up Story

Here is the runner up story fir our story contest:

Only Job News USA allows an employer to effectively reach potential employees using different media methods at a cost effective rate!  Job News provides comprehensive multi-media recruitment solutions, such as a local employment website (i.e.www.jobnewstampa.com ), weekly employment publications (widely distributed in places such as retail, learning facilities, and both indoor and outdoor rack distributions), Job Fairs and broadcast advertising.  We work with both local and national businesses to better help them reach candidates in their specific markets at a cost more reasonable than traditional newspaper or web only products.  Not only are we proud of our “local market focus” but we are proud to sponsor and organize 5-6 career fairs annually.  Our career fairs focus on attracting the Tampa Bay local talent to match our Tampa Bay businesses.  Our next Career Fair is February 9th, 2011 at the Tampa Wyndham Westshore Hotel from 10am-2pm.  Some of the participating companies are Progressive Insurance, AFLAC, ABC Networks, 20-20 Companies, Valet Waste, Waste Management, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Lokey Automotive, Ferman Automotive, Avis, CarMax, The Secret Service, One Touch Direct, Amerilife, Cellular Sales of Central Florida, Verizon and many others!  The career fair is FREE to candidates, which includes parking and we are proud to have FrankCrum Staffing participate in a resume review session, where candidates can have their resumes looked at and critiqued.  As the General Sales Manager of the Tampa market, I am big on our local Tampa Bay community.  We like to give back!  I am proud to be a part of an organization that focuses on what many other recruitment solution organizations do not, matching local talent with local companies.  To register as a candidate at the career fair visit www.jobnewstampa.com and again it is free!  To participate as an exhibitor, please feel free to contact me directly atfkneitel@jobnewsusa.com or at 813-875-8555.  We look forward to seeing you all there!  And, stay tuned for our next career fair to be held April 12th at the Marriot Roosevelt in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area!
Address:  5601 Mariner Street
               Suite #102
               Tampa, FL  33609
 
Hillsborough County
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This Week's PJ Tampa Bay Story Winner

Sherry Sexton 

Business Consultant, Entrepreneur, and Author

President of Imagine Coaching

www.imaginecoaching.net

sherry@imaginecoaching.net

 

A strong component of my coaching business is the element of social corporate responsibility. I am a business consultant for those starting a business or enhancing their existing business. I primarily work with women entrepreneurs. Having said that, I give two women who meet the qualifications (work as hard as I work for you), the “Gift of a Year” every year since starting my business. Most of women have been seriously committed and their businesses have grown exponentially. 

Although my coaching practice encompasses an international scope, I feel a strong connection to my own Tampa Bay community in terms of volunteering.  Since I work mostly with women, the charities that I am most attracted to are those involving women and children.  All Children’s Hospital has always pulled on my heart strings, my daughter and I volunteer there when moving to FL in 1991. In the past two years, I served as co-chairperson (2009) and then chairperson (2010) of the Annual Charity Ball- both an honor and a thrill. 

This year, I have chosen to be involved with “Faces of Courage” who provide life enriching camping experiences for children and families touched by cancer and blood disorders.  Having recently published a book about women entrepreneurs, The T-Shirt To Prove it! - The Passionate Journey of 25 Women Entrepreneurs, I am currently working with Peggie Sherry, Founder of Faces of Courage to set up a book signing with proceeds going to their upcoming camp, “Women of Color”. Their Camp Motto:  Cancer is Serious, Camp is Serious FUN!!!

I have been fortunate to give freely to any and all charities who have asked for a donation, either books or complimentary coaching sessions. I can only hope that I will continue to achieve success and in turn, pay it forward!!! 

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2011 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest

The Pirates are COMING to Tampa:

On January 29th, 2011, the Gasparilla Pirates will be invading Tampa, bringing treasures and festivities. On the Saturday before there will be this event for kids and families. 

 

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Bucs lower cost of some tickets for 2011

Here's some recent news about this years Bucs games:

 

Thousands of season ticket prices have been reduced by up to 20 percent, with adult tickets starting at $35 per game.

 

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Holiday ice rink

Here's is an article that not many would have expected in Tampa:

I congratulate Mayor Pam Iorio and the city of Tampa for their wonderful foresight with the Curtis Hixon Ice Rink.

Who would have imagined that a temporary ice rink would draw over 22,000 ice skaters to downtown Tampa? Who would have envisioned that we would see children playing with snowballs adjacent to the Hillsborough River? And who would have dreamed that the city could arrange such a venue at virtually no cost to taxpayers?

My family, like many others, enjoyed the ice rink numerous times during the holidays. We especially enjoyed the laughter, the nightlife and the enhanced ambiance at Curtis Hixon Park. We hope this new tradition continues in Tampa for many years!

Rudy Fernandez

Tampa

 

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Stamkos, St. Louis named to NHL All-Star Game

Here's some news about our Tampa Bay Lightnings:

Times staff 
Posted: Jan 11, 2011 12:11 PM

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and right wing Marty St. Louis have been named to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

For St. Louis, it will be his franchise-record sixth appearance in the game, and his sixth straight appearance. He was also selected as a starter in 2003-04.

St. Louis has posted 18 goals, 53 points, two power play goals and five game-winners. He ranks second in the NHL in assists, road assists with 21, power-play assists with 21, and tied for second for home assists with 29.

Stamkos, who represented the Lightning in the 2008-09 NHL YoungStars Game, will be making his first career all-star appearance in Raleigh.

Stamkos has posted 31 goals, 13 power-play goals, six game-winning goals and 57 points in 43 games this season.

He ranks second in the NHL for goals and points and is tied for the league lead for game-winning goals.

The All-Stars will play in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, Jan. 30 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.

 

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Endless Fondue at The Melting Pot

Do you like fondues? For this whole month of January 2011, The Melting Pot (in Tampa) is giving you Endless Fondue! Read below for details:

 

Our New Year's Gift to you - Endless Fondue is back for a limited time! 

$39 per person*

 

January 3rd through January 31st

Join us at The Melting Pot to eat your heart out with endless fondue!

 

Endless Fondue menu includes:

Unlimited Cheese Fondue of your choice

Unlimited Salad of your choice

Unlimited Eat Your Heart Out entree includes:

filet, shrimp, chicken, teriyaki sirloin and pasta

Unlimited Chocolate Fondue of your choice

 

Make your reservations today - Endless Fondue reservations don't last long! 

 

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Bucs eye Luck’s decision

Here's some recent news about our beloved Bucs in Tampa Bay:

 

By IRA KAUFMAN

TAMPA—The Carolina Panthers aren’t the only NFL team monitoring Andrew Luck’s future.

The Panthers own the No. 1 overall pick in the April draft and they are hoping Luck, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, declares himself eligible by Jan. 15 instead of returning to Stanford. Luck has been labeled one of the premier quarterback prospects of the past 30 years and Carolina sorely needs a new face for a franchise that bottomed out at 2-14 in John Fox’s final year on the sidelines.

NFC South rivals like the Buccaneers are also keenly interested in Luck’s decision.

Tampa Bay’s defense already has to face a pair of Pro Bowl quarterbacks—Drew Brees of New Orleans and Atlanta’s Matt Ryan—twice every season. Ryan is only 25 and Brees turns 32 on Jan. 15, the same day that Luck must announce his intentions.

Luck could defy conventional wisdom and return to Stanford, especially in the unliklely event that Coach Jim Harbaugh comes back. The NFL’s uncertain labor situation might persuade Luck to bypass the 2011 draft because of the fear a lockout could leave him idle this fall.

 

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