pebble creek news • november 2012

VOL.1, ISSUE 1 | NOVEMBER 2012A Community Newsletter for Pebble Creek Residents news

Happy Thanksgiving

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PUBLIShER’S LETTER:

Dear residents of Pebble Creek,

We are very excited to be publishing the Pebble Creek News newsletter. We live and work in the community and are part of several organizations here; like the New Tampa Chamber and the New Tampa Rotary. We would like to make your newsletter better in all the ways you enjoy. We welcome your resident stories, photos, information on social clubs, events, special announcements, baby arrivals, weddings, school news, boy and girl scout troop information and anything you feel is important and would like to share. There is a cover photo contest as well. If your picture is chosen we will put it on the cover. November is the perfect month to start this new venture. Remembering to give thanks for good fortune and thanks for the challenges that make us stronger. Listening is a way of being thankful. It is something you CAN do everyday not just during this month.

Listen to the sounds of life around you -

there is so much music we often miss

Listen to your kids - they speak a wisdom

lost to most adults

Listen to your friends - actually listen, not

just converse

Listen to your pets - animals

communicate with a unique style of love

Listen to those you love - show them

your love by hearing their hearts

Listen to those you don’t even like -

even they have something valuable to say

Take the time to listen and you may have

a friend for life.

Take the time to listen and you will

gather insight.

Take the time to listen and wisdom

will be yours.

Take the time to listen, it may open up

a door that has been closed for a very long

time.

Please know, that if you have suggestions, ideas, comments or concerns along the way, feel free to contact us anytime, via email or phone call.

Cindi Matter, Publishercindi @ycnpub.com

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L e t t e r f r o m t h ePresident of Pebble Creek HOA By Dan Logan At our quarterly board meetings, we have been asked to “change up” our newsletter … to make it more informative, more visually appealing and more relevant to the New Tampa community. I hope you like our new format! We have partnered with a new vendor for our newsletter. Our goal was to update the newsletter visually … and to include more local news. If you would like to submit an article, please let us know. Just remember … your article can’t endorse a business, can’t endorse a political belief, can’t be nasty towards another neighbor, etc. The board of directors has the final say on what gets published. I believe we also have the ability to highlight a homeowner on the front page. If you know of someone or something that is worthy of “front page news” … just let us know. Finally, our annual members’ meeting is on November 12th at the community center. This is a great opportunity to hear about what we accomplished this year, what we are budgeting for next year, and for you to ask questions. We hope to see you there!

Pebble Creek HOA

Annual MeetingMonday, November 12th

6:30pm Community Center

Special guest - Sam's Club Rep Kristina Licata,

Special Holiday Offers

Pebble Creek Jr. Tennis team - moved from "Level B" to

"Level A" this year

Clubview HOA Meeting Monday, November 5th, 7pm

at Community Center

Clubview HOA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, December 4th, 7pm at Community Center

Pebble Creek Homeowners Association

Managed byUniversity Properties, Inc (UPI)

For appointments and correspondene contact:

Anglea Hester7001 Temple Terrace

HighwayTemple Terrace, FL 33637Office phone: 813.980.1000

Fax: 813.980.2233Email:

[email protected] website

www.pebblecreekhoa-tampa.comApproved meeting minutes posted

Pebble Creek Community Center & Pool

18715 Bent Tree LanePhone: 813973.8064Fax: 813.973.1966

Winter Pool Hours begin Tuesday, Nov. 6th

10am to 6pmTuesday - Sunday

Pool is closed every Mondayfor maintenance

EmergencyFire/Sheriff/Ambulance 911

Sheriff Non-Emergency247.8200

Hillsborough CountySheriff Website

www.hcso.tampa.fl.usAnimal Control

744.5660Code Enforcement

274.6600

Holiday Movie NightFriday, December 14th at 7pmHot chocolate will be served

Holiday Hours: Pool & Community Center will be CLOSED November 22-26, December 24 - 26, and December 31 - Jan. 2nd

Community CenTerFall is here and this

is a great time to start scheduling your special

events at the community center as soon as possible to ensure

availability! The community center is a wonderful place to host any number of special events to include:

Birthday partiesWedding receptions

LuncheonsBaby showersPiano recitals

Retirement eventsFamily reunionsBridal showers

Graduation partiesHoliday parties

Business Executives – The Community Center has a very

impressive conference/meeting space

Drop by anytime to see and plan your next business function right here in our own community – save time, money & gas with such a short commute. Contact Tina 973.8064 v

december

Daisy Scoutsmeet at Pebble CreekCommunity Center, every Wednesday from 5 to 6pm Leader Amanda Yoke

Girl Scoutsmeet the 3rd Friday of every month 4:30 to 6:30pm at CommunityCenter - Leader Heather Casey

C a l e N d a rToys CollectionEntire Month of DecemberThe entire month of December we will be collecting “new unwrapped”toys @ the Community Center, being donated to the Moose Lodge, Chapter 1254.

Cookies with SantaSaturday, Dec. 1, 11am to 2pm in event room. Come join the food & fun. Remember to bring a new unwrapped gift.


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2012 Pebble Creek HOABoard of Directors:

Dan Logan - PresidentArchitectural Committee

John Moors - 1st VPMaintenance

Bernard Kloppenburg - 2nd VPDeed Restrictions/Safety & Security

Bob Gilmore - TreasurerCommunity Center

Leora Wilson - SecretaryNewsletter & Website

2012 Pebble Creek VillageBoard of Directors:

Stan Chmura - President18316 Sturbridge [email protected]

Tom Micheletti - Vice President9201 Pebble Creek [email protected]

Jane SpencerSecretary/Newsletter9232 Pebble Creek [email protected]

Architectural/Deed Restrictions

Jeff [email protected]

Betty Ann Houghton9218 Pebble Creek Drive

AAA Travel & Insurance Agency20315 Bruce B. Downs813-929-3430

AAP Fitness10335 Cross Creek Blvd.Suite Awww.aapfitness.com813-907-6227

AvonLee Ann Plungis813-732-2778

Baker’s Gallery19651 Bruce B. Downs813-973-9966

Benefit Wellness Concepts, LLCTerri Khalil19046 Bruce B. Downs #157813-765-7703

BJ’s Wholesale Club6290 Commerce Palms813-313-1404

Bruster’s Ice Cream20303 Bruce B. Downs813-907-7458

Chase Bank1249 Bruce B. Downs813-991-6517

Great Florida Insurance10353 Cross Creek Blvd.Ste. C813-994-1143Sallie Turko –agent/owner

Dr. Michael GreenGeneral Dentistry2244 Green Hedges WaySuite 102, Wesley Chapel813-973-1440

Bob Heires, Century 21Shaw Realty Group19651 Bruce B. Downs813-767-4049

la Pink Boutique18035 Highlands Preserve813-972-2862

Las Palmas CaféPebble Creek Collection19651 Bruce B. Downs813-907-1333

Let’s Talk CoffeeOrgano Gold – OrganicCelia [email protected]

Jennifer LindnerCentury 21Shaw Realty Group19651 Bruce B. Downs813-758-7463

Longaberger BasketsLeora Wilson813-907-5990www.longaberger.com/leorawilson

Marco’s Pizza20305 Bruce. B. Downs813-907-6400

Mary KayDounia Benkabbou813-340-3337www.marykay.com/dounia

Mary Kay Christine [email protected]/christinesykes

Oakley’s Grille17631 Bruce B. Downs813-523-5075

Party ScenePebble Creek Collection813-994-6868

Pebble Creek Golf Cluband Mulligans Irish Pub10550 Regents Park Dr.813-973-3870

Pilot Bank19001 Bruce B. Downs813-349-4553

Promotional SolutionsTrena Reynolds813-948-2997www.promo-solutions.info

Dianne ProsserIndependent Broker United Healthcare163222 Heathrow Dr.813-632-9399

Quest Enterprises, Inc.Remodeling and RepairsRex Albritton813-458-3453

Quest Marital ArtsJohn GiancarloChief Instructor150490 Bruce B. Downs813-971-5545

Shamrock PaintingMichael [email protected]

Shapes for Women

28240 Golden Maple Loop813-973-7354

Sign Art GroupChrys Hanes – owner813-237-0202www.signartgroup.com

Regions Bank1333 Bruce B. DownsWesley Chapel813-991-6487

Kristina LicataBusiness DevelopmentSam’s Club27727 State Rd. 56813-929-7057

Thirty-One GiftsJessica White813-412-3887www.mythirtyone.com/jwhitetampa

TupperwareTerri Khalil813-765-7703my2.tupperware.com

Wells Fargo Bank8902 Regents Park Dr.813-272-1389

White Dove JewelryPatricia Cihinci813-431-5708

welcoming Committee News Dotie Paredes, ChairpersonThe Welcoming Committee tries to visit every new resident in our community. If you are a new resident and you have not received our welcome packet, you may call the Community Center at 973-8064 to request that a greeter visit you.

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My name is Ms. Kitty and I live on Pebble Lake Court. I was born in 2003and adopted at the Humane Society in 2005. My owner says I am Gorgeous and I believe her. My Hobbies are eating, sleeping, snacking and chasinglizards in the front yard. I stay inside most of the time but sit on thelanai somtimes. I like all of the Pebble Lake Court dogs and the cat nextdoor named Pepper. The dogs I like have funny names like Bella, Tyson,Luna, Seabo, Dakota (Ms. Piggy) Cheyenne and Riley. My Owner and I like ithere and have no plans on moving. I like calling it home.Frances Kelliher v

Treasurer Report For the month of August we were favorable to budget by $4K. For FY12 we are favorable to budget by ($1K). Reserve News – In August we increased our reserves by $4K, but also began fixing the storm weirs in a number of our ponds ($14K). The net effect is a reduction of $10K in the reserve account. We have begun the 2013 budget planning so please let us know if you have any items that you would like the BOD to consider. v

www.pebblecreekhoa-tampa.com

Visit the Pebble Creek Homeowners Association Website for...

• Meeting Dates• News

• Documents• Register Onilne FREE!

Complete access to all homeowner information!•

Calling All Volunteers!Are you interested in volunteering in our community? Maybe you’ve thought about it but weren’t sure where you could help out or what was involved. our Community needs you! Call the community center for more details at 813.973.8064.

•

Ms. Kitty

Get together and network with moms of children 10 and under!

Call Nicole at 813-728-5028.

Pool Access Cards The magnetic lock (access control) has been installed at the gate entrance to the pool. Stop by the Community Center to purchase your proximity card for $5.00, if your card is lost or stolen the replacement fee is $10.00. Call Tina or a staff member at he Community Center if you have any questions at 973-8064. Pool reminder - please remember to shower before entering the pool and be considerate of others by picking up after yourself before leaving the pool. v

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Please remember to fillout a request for all painting of fences, mailboxes, pools, roofs, etc. Forms can be found on the Pebble Creek website or at the community center. You must choose a paint color from our book. 17 new paint combinations and 9 new door colors have been added to the “Approved colors Paint Book”. You may purchase your paint at the store of your choice, but it must be an approved color. You must not start any work until your request has been approved.

DO NOT start any other work on the exterior of your home, without

architectural requests

prior approval by the Architectural Committee. These request forms are also available at the community center and on the Pebble Creek website.

Just a reminder, the county requres house numbers to be visible from the road. Please make sure that you have large numbers on your mailbox or home. There are a few houses that do not have any numbers on their mailboxes or houses. This helps emergency vehicles in responding, so please post your house numbers. It could save valuable time for a response team. v


Dear Neighbors, Again, the Board members thank all of you who have pressure washed and taken care of other deed restriction violations that were brought to your attention. However, there are still some that have not complied to the deed restriction violation letters that were sent out. We ask that those who have not

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complied be considerate of their neighbors, and the community, and correct the violations in the very near future so that the Board members do not continue to receive phone calls and complaint letters regarding these properties. There was a question brought to our attention as to who is responsible for the cleaning of sidewalks in our Village. As of 10/9/2012, I

was told by a representative of the county that they are responsible only for REPAIRING/REPLACING residential sidewalks. They have no funds, man power or equipment to clean residential sidewalks in the county. The Board is waiting for a letter from the county regarding this matter. Because of the time required by volunteer Board members to check out complaints, send out deed restriction violation letters and make and receive phone calls from our association members, we are looking at having a Management Company run the day to day activities of our homeowners association. One of the management companies that we are considering is the same one that manages the Pebble Creek Homeowners Association. In talking with members of the PCHOA, we find that they are satisfied with the performance of this management firm. We will keep you advised as we progress. Thank you, again, for making making Pebble Creek Village a community we can proud of. v

wHere do you live?

The following streets are in the Pebble Creek Village

Homeowners Association:• Aintree Court Cypresswood Circle

• Hogans Bend• Masters Court Pebble Creek Drive

• Putters Place• Regents Park Drive Saint James

• Court Sturbridge Court• Tournament Trail Woodcutter Court

If you need to report a violation in Pebble Creek Village,

call one of the board members listed in the Pebble Creek Village

section of the newsletter. All other streets belong

to the Pebble Creek Homeowners Association.

If you need to report a violation in Pebble Creek Homeowners

Association, call Universal Properties. v

2012 Pebble Creek

VillageBoard MeetingsIn November on the

3rd Mondayat 7:00pm

Any community member may attend any

monthly meeting.


[ CoMMuNiTy News ]

Wharton & Freedom High School students who are on the 2013 Relay Plan-ning Committee attended the Kick-Off party October 9th at Hunters Green Country Club. Pictured left to right are: Rachel Hix, Sammy Almasri, Taylor Darrah, Gabe Agelan, Lauren Poiley

The New Tampa Relay For Life fundraising year has officially started. The Kick-Off Party was held at Hunters Green on October 9th. A limo parked at the entrance of Hunters Green Country Club from Lightning Limo gave a clue as

to the theme, which is always top secret until revealed at the Kick-Off Party. It’s official - New Tampa will transform itself into Hollywood Movies and Movie Stars. This year’s theme was revealed as: RELAYWOOD – LIGHTS,

relayforlife.org/newtampafl and do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay. Teams will campout overnight, and decorate their tents with movie themes. Upcoming monthly team parties will be held at Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Galbraith Road in New Tampa. The team parties are a great opportunity to bring everyone together and share the mission of Relay, obtain fundraising ideas and resources and recognize team accomplishments. The next team party will be Tuesday November 13th at 7pm. Last year New Tampa showed

their amazing community support and exceeded their fundraising goal raising over $115,000 with 54 Teams. This year our goal is to have 60 Teams and raise $150,000. We can do it New Tampa! At press time there were 17 teams registered online. If you would like more information on forming a team, sponsorship or fundraising for the New Tampa Relay For Life 2012: Please contact Michelle Rossi at [email protected] or call 813-319-5917 or visit www.relayforlife.org/newtampafl v

CAMERA, A CURE. Teams can choose any “relay appropriate” movie as their campsite theme. BJ’s Wholesale registered their team calling themselves “BJ’s Avengers.” The New Tampa Rotary Evening Club chose “Field of Dreams” with

that famous movie quote of “Build it and They Will Come”. This year’s Relay For Life will be held at Freedom High School on May 17th at 6PM until 12 noon on Saturday May 18th. Relay For Life is an 18 hour Journey providing the light of day

and dark of night to parallel the physical effects, and emotions of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment. One member of the team must be walking on the track throughout the 18 hour relay. Teams register online at www.

American Cancer Society Announces Theme for 2013 relay for life New Tampa

“Team Maria” at the Kick-off Party on October 9th.


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Turner Elementary

School9190 Imperial Oak Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33647(813) 907-9066

WEB: turner.mysdhc.org

Bartels Middle School9020 Imperial Oak Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33647(813) 907-6801

WEB: bartels.mysdhc.org

Wharton High School

20150 Bruce B. DownsTampa, FL 33647(813) 631-4710

WEB: wharton.mysdhc.org

Turner Elementary School

Bartels Middle School

Wharton High School

PTA membership is an important way to be involved in your child's school experience. Congratulations to the first two classes who have reached 100% participation!

Congratulations to Mrs. T. Evans' class and Mrs. Contardo's class! Both classes have earned themselves a pizza party!

Turner Elementary Participates in “2012

Sweetbay Support Schools Program”

Turner is excited about participating this year in “2012 Sweetbay Supports Schools” to raise the extra dollars we need to get the walkways to the music room and the court covered for rainy days.

How it Works From September 12th- December 4th, Sweetbay will issue “school dollar” coupons at the register when you buy selected products identified at the shelf with a tag. Purchase the following and earn dollars for your school:• Buy three (3) Supports Schools products = $2.00 “School Dollars”• Buy six (6) Supports Schools products = $4.00 “School Dollars”• Buy nine (9) Supports Schools products = $6.00 “School Dollars” …and so on… When you purchase participating products and earn your “school dollars,” drop off your “school dollars” at the collection box in the Sweetbay store OR bring them back to your teacher for collection.

GRAND PRIzES An additional $25,000 will be awarded to schools with the MOST “school dollars” collected the following way: 1st place - $10,000

2nd place - $3,000 3rd place - $2,000 An additional 10 schools receive $1,000 each (in order of collection totals) So get our school in the running by shopping at Sweetbay. For more information regarding the program, participating products, and a Sweetbay store near you, visit www.sweetbaysupportsschools.com or call 1-855-320-6809.

Turner is starting its first ever running club!

The club will be limited to the first 100 students that return their permission slips. Don’t delay--join the running club today!

The members of the Wharton High School Boys Golf Team are:

Ricky CondonGarrett Fine

Jackson FuchsJorge Junquera

Sean KimRobbie Kipp

Justin KoepkeAlex Montgomery

Joey Porter The Boys Varsity Golf team

MAGNET PROGRAMS During the months of October, November, and possibly December, representatives from the magnet programs will be on campus to meet with the 8th grade students to give them the opportunity to discover their talents and explore interest while focusing on academic excellence. Bartels Middle School will be hosting a Magnet Information Night on November 03, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. This is a great opportunity for parents and students K-12 to come out and learn what the magnet programs have to offer. The application period is December 5, 2012— January 09, 2012.

This includes IB applications. Have Questions? Please call the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692. For more information on magnet programs visit http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/magnet

Electronic Personal Educational Planner

What is the ePEP all about? The guidance department will be holding two sessions for 8th grade parents to learn all about ePEP. The ePEP tool is an electronic educational planner used to help map your student’s way though high school and even college. 8th grade students will be completing the interactive online planner that enables students to map out a sample plan of coursework for each year of high school. This is a required component of the middle school planning course.

Event: Electronic Personal Educational Planner Workshop

When: December 8th, 2011 Where: Bartels Media Center

5 pm and 6 pm


hosted Plant at Hunter's Green Country Club on September 25, 2012. Wharton defeated Plant 147-149. Wharton's score of 147 is one stroke off of the lowest team score in school history of 146 in 2010 - Jorge Junquera was also a member of that team. Wharton's top four finishers were:1. Jorge Junquera 33 (5 birdies)2. Justin Koepke 37 (1 birdie)3. Sean Kim 38 (1 birdie)4. Alex Montgomery 39 Jorge Junquera's round of 33 is a NEW individual school record. Congratulations to the Wharton Wildcats Golf Team!

TEXTING WHILE DRIVING – IT CAN WAIT

Wharton High School Students Pledge “Not to

Text and drive” For four months, Wharton High School PTSA’s Health and Safety Committee collaborated with the Florida Department of Transportation, SADD (Students

Against Destructive Decisions) and AT&T to develop a “Don’t Text and Drive” Program … a program that would enhance Wharton’s current driver’s education curriculum and truly impact the decisions our students and families make in the New Tampa community. Fast forward to September 19th... a national day proclaiming “It Can Wait – No Texting While Driving”. Wharton PTSA partnered with AT&T specifically to hold an “It Can Wait” campaign to encourage the entire Wharton community to take the pledge to never text and drive.Amal and Marcia Forbes, PTSA Health & Safety chairs emphasized the program’s goal was to save lives … the lives of not only past, present and future students but also the lives of those who visit our Wharton campus and website.

Statistics are alarming. According to the National Safety Council, more than 100,000 automobile crashes occur and individuals are injured or die because the driver was texting and driving. AT&T’s Teen Driver Survey finds that 77% of teens have seen their friends and yes, their parents text and drive. Furthermore, 97% of teens will state that texting while driving is very dangerous, yet 43% still text and drive. The Technology Lab was the epicenter of the program’s activities which ran throughout the day. At the start of each period, Stephanie Smith, AT&T/FL Director of Public Affairs spoke from the heart as she zeroed in on the program’s purpose: No text is worth causing an accident – “It Can Wait”. Over 120 students were given the opportunity to view an AT&T 10 minute documentary depicting real individuals and families affected both emotionally and physically by the tragedies of texting while driving. The reaction to the documentary was immediate. A normally interactive and very talkative student group sat motionless

with teary eyes as silence consumed the entire classroom. Surprisingly, questions asked by Elizabeth Bolstridge, Wharton’s Technology Instructor, went unanswered despite

students that are normally very vocal in expressing themselves. Afterwards, each student was allowed to practice individually or in groups driving the AT&T online computer auto simulator. With the simulator, students experienced firsthand how accidents happen in a split second when they are distracted by texting. Each student was then given the opportunity to take the pledge online as well as sign their name to the “No Texting & Driving” poster. PTSA volunteers were also busy getting the attention of hundreds of hungry students during three lunch periods. In the Wharton Cafeteria, students could view the AT&T documentary as well as receive stickers and handouts on the dangers of distracted driving. In big bold letters, all banners read “It Can Wait” and “I Pledge Not to Text and Drive”. Principal Bradley Woods was one of the first to sign the banner. Throughout each lunch period, Wharton faculty, coaches, assistant principals, guidance counselors and administrators stopped by to sign the pledge. Over 1800 students signed the pledge with all banners now prominently displayed in Wharton’s cafeteria and media center. The day ended with reflections on how outstanding our Wharton Wildcat students are: one

Wharton’s Principal, Bradley Woods signs the “It Can Wait” banner.

community comprised of truly talented, diverse, and intelligent kids. We are extremely proud that a crucial message was delivered, knowing there is still more work to be done. The day before the 19th, PTSA volunteers decorated the school with “It Can Wait-Don’t Text and Drive/Distracted Driver” banners and permanent metallic parking lot signs. Wharton’s school marquee will continue to flash reminders that the decisions we make while behind the steering wheel can be life changing.Important Final Reflection: Every 9 minutes someone in the United States is severely injured or dies from the decisions others make to be distracted while driving. The best way to help fight distracted driving is to get educated and it starts with taking the pledge. For additional information please visit the websites: http://wharton.mysdhc.org, www.itcanwait.com, www.distraction.gov and www.ghsa.org v


The first Thursday of November, the 1st – at Tampa Palms for “Networking on the Nine’s”! Networking on the Nine’s rotates between Tampa Palms and Hunter’s Green (please check the web site for location). The second Tuesday in November, the 12th - Hunter’s green luncheon 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. We are looking for four non-competing sponsors at $100 each. Lunch is $18 if you register on line at newtampachamber.org by the prior Friday at noon, and $20 afterwards. The guest speaker is yet to be scheduled. Please bring can foods for our Thanksgiving Drive. The third Wednesday in November, the 21st - No scheduling of any event due to Thanksgiving. The last Thursday in November 29th- stonewood will sponsor our networking night and “Holiday party”

with a FREE drink and appetizers. This event is from 5:30 to 7:30. Get a little dressed up for the Holidays!

Monday Dec. 3rd - The board and all its members are invited to The greater Chamber of Commerce and Tampa bay and Company, annual joint business net-working at The straz Center from 5:30 – 7: 30p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Visit our newtampachamber.org to register. And finally the 20th annual “Taste of New Tampa” will be March 24th from noon till 6 at Primrose School of Tampa

Palms at 5307 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa. We will have a “Battle of the Bands”, all day long and are also planning for a signature group for the last hour. We are currently looking for business sponsors from $500 to the main sponsor of $10,000 as well as signing up, way in advance, restaurants and businesses. Current members may obtain a booth at the discount fee of $200.00. Restaurant members

are FREE and will receive ½ of their $1.00 tickets back to offset the food cost. Admission will be $5.00 presale and $10.00 at the gate plus $1.00 per “Taste” ticket.

For all questions and registrations for any event please call our Executive assistant Jayne Baker at 813-293-2464 or Regina Ramalheira 2012-2013 President, at 813-245-8893. You may also inquire on line. ** If you are a current member and never received a New Tampa Chamber of Commerce plaque or are a current member with a plaque dated years prior call Regina at 813-245-8893. So keep the rhythm of…The first Thursday, the second Tuesday, the third Wednesday and the last Thursday’s, and check the web site for locations, mostly for golf and Wednesday sponsors! On line registrations are important to provide the best Chamber experiences! www.newtampachamber.org Please everyone, help us recruit new members! Just give us a call 813-293-2464. v

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The 2nd Annual Book Drive started with a Bang on October 1st while Executive Director Patricia Murphy was dropping off boxes to collection sites. “I couldn’t believe it. We had donations waiting for us before we installed the boxes. It was great!” By the end of day one 527 books had been contributed to Books for Troops and the numbers continued to grow throughout the week. “We had so many requests for collection boxes this year! The

response has been amazing."

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It all started 15 years ago when Jackie Tuozzo, owner of Charles Jewelers, started cashing in her inheritance money to buy inventory for her jewelry store. Jackie feels that one of her greatest

accomplishments has been opening a jewelry store “from scratch” and staying in business for 15 years. Jackie has built the business with her sister Jennifer Boscan . Together the women have hand-picked every piece of jewelry for the store. How does a jewelry store stay in business when gold gets to be so high priced? A big trend started about 4 years ago when women started selling their old and outdated gold to buy more updated pieces. “Women are

always going to buy jewelry,” says Jackie. “I learned that lesson when my anchor store, Publix, was closed for 8 months and my business still continued to grow.” Looking for the right jewelry brands have been the

key to their success. Lines like Simon G, Michelle Watches, Pandora, Swiss Army, Bulova, and Bellitoile are just a few of the brands that Charles Jewelers carries. Charles Jewelers offers other services to their customers as well. Once a month, a GIA appraiser is there to provide jewelry appraisal clinics for insurance purposes. Charles Jewelers also offers jewelry repair on premises, performed by a master jeweler. Free estimates

on watch repair are provided by a certified watch specialist. Another bonus is that the store offers a lay-away program. Stop by to visit

your hometown jeweler, Charles Jewelers, at 16053 Tampa Palms Boulevard West. Or call them at 813-972-4653. v

The Tampa Garden Club is holding its annual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 3rd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be vendors throughout the campus and the building of the Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., selling unique items for holiday gifts for your family and friends. Beat the crowds at the

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malls and shop in the lovely gardens and building on the bay. There will be many handmade items, plants, jewelry, garden art, specialty foods and much, much more. There is ample free parking behind the building. You won’t be disappointed! v

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