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Buzz Stop – In and Around Tampa Bay

December 14, 2011 By Karyn Anjali 20 Comments

Buzz Stop - 2011-12

Another year is coming to an end! It’s that time once again to eat, drink and be merry with lots of things to do while buzzing in and around Tampa Bay. A traditional holiday season must, The Nutcracker, will again take center stage at Carol Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts from December 16th thru the 18th. This classic holiday favorite will have international guest artists performing with the awardwinning dancers of Next Generation Ballet. Visit: www.StrazCenter.org

Keeping in the spirit of the season, experience an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas Stroll of the former 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel with its Grand Hallway, 14 exhibit rooms and other decorated areas. This year’s theme includes whimsical teacups, antique toys and ringing bells with costumed carolers singing from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol along for the visit. This runs from December 1st to 23rd, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. Proceeds fund museum restoration and preservation projects. Visit: www.PlantMuseum.com

On December 18th, offer your support to the Interbay-Glover YMCA’s Great Amazing Race. Teams of two will race around a 1-mile cross country course that includes games, relays, obstacle courses and more. Visit: www.GreatAmazingRace.com

Lisa Casalino’s 2nd Annual Caroling in the Park is scheduled for December 19th to celebrate the holiday cheer through song at Hyde Park Village from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Visit: www.LisaCasalino.com

The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade can be viewed from Channelside, the SS American Victory Ship, Davis Islands, Harbor Island and the Convention Center on December 23rd at 6:30 pm. Decorated boats bring holiday cheer as they sale around Davis Island, Harbor Island and through Garrison Channel.

Ring in the New Year at The Rooftop Eve party on December 31st at Timpano’s Italian Chop House. There will be a number of luxury amenities including private cabanas, engraved metal tickets, live models and live music. Visit: www.TimpanoChopHouse.net

The 142nd Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus’ “Greatest Show on Earth” will be rolling into town on January 4th thru 8th at the St. Pete Times Forum. This year’s theme is Dragons in honor of The Year of the Dragon and uses a mix of renowned spiritual and real life legends with superhuman stunts, the world-famous clown alley and lots of animals. Visit: www.Ringling.com

Panache Vue’ Magazine is proud to offer our support to these events. This is just a tease of what’s happening around Tampa Bay… visit PanacheVue.com to get more event information. And in case we’ve missed something, email us at events@PanacheVue.com.

We hope to see you soon!

Karyn Anjali

Karyn Anjali is a published author and Tampa Bay’s resident socialite spends time out and about attending events and supporting charities. A successful business owner of a custom jewelry line, Karysma, and a Real Estate Broker, writing remains a preferred hobby.

Born in Trinidad, and having lived in Toronto, London, Miami and Vancouver prior to moving here 9 years ago, she enjoys the small town feel within a large city with daily dynamic things happening. She has an MBA and a BA in Communication Arts.

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Buzz Stop, Culture & Arts, December 2011 - South Tampa, December 2011 – Tampa Bay, Events, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Boat Parade, Channelside, Christmas, Event, Events, Features, Holiday, Karyn Anjali, Lisa Casalino, South Tampa, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, YMCA

Buzz Stop – In and Around Tampa Bay

November 15, 2011 By Karyn Anjali 17 Comments

Photo: Michael Blitch

What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening… from Jesus Christ Superstar is the song of choice as we tell you about just a few of the things happening in and around Tampa Bay.

Sanding Ovations Master Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival from November 17th to 20th will be held at the Bilmar Beach Resort on Treasure Island. There are lots of great bands performing to entertain spectators while the master sand sculptors spend hours to create works of art. Visit: MyTreasureIsland.org

Right around the corner, plan on attending the coolest outdoor party in The Bay, Chillounge Night at Straub Park on November 19th. 5 trucks of beautiful furniture will help to transform Rainer Scheer’s vision into a magnificent lounge. This year’s event supports Creative Clay and The Woodson Museum. In its’ fourth year, this event promises to be bigger and better with Phoebe Vecchioni’s Samba Team performing an authentic Brazilian style samba and Mustang providing two very special pool tables for the VIP area. Visit: ChilloungeNight.com

Elmo’s Super Heroes zooms into Tampa on November 29th and 30th. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe’s pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live’s fantastic musical production at the St. Pete Times Forum. Visit: SesameStreetLive.com

Lowry Park Zoo is where the Red Ribbon Run takes place on December 1st which is World AIDS Day. You can have a team or just run as an individual. Walk, run or “virtually run” to help others in need. Visit: TampaBayRedRibbonRun.org

Enjoy another of The Florida Orchestra’s Masterworks Series with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. Award-winning Austrian pianist Cornelia Herrmann performs Mozart’s sunny and buoyant Piano Concerto No. 21 on a program with Haydn’s La fedelta premiata overture and Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 3 from December 2nd until the 4th. Visit: FloridaOrchestra.org

Miniature Train Rides are available for kids of all ages on December 4th at Largo Central Railroad. It is free to ride with donations for train maintenance appreciated.

On December 6th, The Rising Tide of Hate in America, Talk by Heidi Beirich, Director of Research for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will be held at the Florida Holocaust Museum. The event is free to FHM Members or $9 general admission to non-members. Visit: FLHolocaustMuseum.org

Why should you want to know? Don’t you mind about the future? Don’t you try to think ahead?
We hope to see you soon!

Karyn Anjali

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Buzz Stop, Culture & Arts, November 2011 - South Tampa, November 2011 – Tampa Bay, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Chillounge Night, Event, Events, Fashion, Features, Florida Holocaust Museum, Florida Orchestra, Fundraiser, Largo, Largo Central Railroad, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Lowry Park Zoo, Music Festival, Philanthropy, Red Ribbon Run, Sand Sculpting, Sesame Street Live, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Straub Park, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay's Dancing With The Stars, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island, World AIDS Day

Georgette’s 23rd Annual Celebrity Fashion Show

November 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley 17 Comments

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Dec. 7 for an entertaining look at 2011’s most trendy fashions during the 23rd Annual Georgette’s Holiday Fashion Show, presented by Georgette and Tashia Diaz and emceed by Gayle Sierens. Join us as the runway transforms into mid-town Manhattan and experience the holidays in New York. From the Rockefeller Christmas tree and snow in Central Park to a night at the Opera and high-kicking Rockettes, this is a winter wonderland experience you will not want to miss.

With festive musical entertainment, professional dancers, celebrity models, 50/50 raffle drawings and live and silent auctions, this Broadway-style show is the perfect start to get you in the mood for the holiday season – the Big Apple way.

This annual fashion festivity started as a labor of love for a few ladies in the Avila Women’s Club, and more than two decades later, it has grown into one of Tampa Bay’s signature events, attracting nearly 600 stylish attendees each year.

WHERE: Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 North Tampa St., Tampa
WHEN Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011
Doors open at 10 a.m.
Fashion show begins at noon, followed by lunch

Individual tickets are $75 and sponsorships are also available. Proceeds from the event to benefit St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.

For more information or to register, please contact the St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation at (813) 872-0979 or visit www.SJHFoundation.org.

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Events, November 2011 - South Tampa, November 2011 – Tampa Bay, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Event, Fashion, Fashion Show, Features, Philanthropy, South Tampa, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Tampa, Tampa Bay

This is No Tale: What a Local Non-Profit Organization is Doing to Prevent Another “Dolphin Tale” Tragedy

October 14, 2011 By Tamara Myers 69 Comments

This IS No Tale With the recent release of the film “Dolphin Tale”, the non-profit organization Reef Monitoring is dedicated to putting a halt to such tragedies as what occurred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Winter the dolphin.

On September 24th, 2011 the community came together to participate in the Three Mile Reef clean-up just off the coast of Clearwater artificial reef. Over 200 divers collected more than 1,500 pounds of entanglement such as anchor lines, rope, fishing lines and crab traps which were then disposed of by Waste Management Bagster Division. The extraction of the debris improves Florida’s reef and helps protect the estuarine ecosystems.

The clean-up was organized by the Reef Monitoring, which was established in 2005 in response to the massive Red Tide and Low Oxygen kill in the near-shore waters of Tampa Bay, Florida. The purpose is to observe both our artificial and natural reef systems, by organizing groups of marine educators and scientists. The non-profit organization is funded solely by both public and private contributions and grants.

The institute educates the public on the importance of the conservation of our local underwater communities, as well as aims to involve the local diving and fishing community to collect scientific calculations and data. The findings sanction the group to establish a starting point, in case of an event that would affect the resources by either a natural or man-made disaster in the future.

Reef Monitoring has initiated numerous projects. In addition to diver training and exotic Lionfish observation, the organization is committed to educational programs such as, R.E.E.F. This projects focus is Research, Education, Early Warning and to Feature our reef systems. They are excited about expanding and furthering their scientific studies in hopes of providing an even grander service to our oceans.

To learn more about the Reef Monitoring log on to their website at www.ReefMonitoring.org.

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, October 2011 - South Tampa, October 2011 – Tampa Bay, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Clearwater, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Dolphin, Dolphin Tale, Ecology, Features, Philanthropy, Reef Monitoring, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Winter the Dolphin

Buzz Stop – In and Around Tampa Bay

October 14, 2011 By Karyn Anjali 19 Comments

Buzz Stop - October 2011 Would you believe me when I tell you. You are queen of my heart. Can you feel my love buzz. – Nirvana. The cooler weather is taking me back to those “Nirvana” happy days when we in Tampa Bay enjoy football, baseball and hockey. Most of all, the start of Fall makes for great times with lots of do around town.

First, we must give kudos to Julie Weintraub’s, Hands Across The Bay, whose Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars ~ Broadway Edition on October 1st was in her own words, “The best DWTS ever!” The dancing was incredible and “celebrities” around Tampa Bay set the bar high but Sarah Jon Porreca rocked the stage and took home the trophy. An amazing night was enjoyed by many. Visit: DancingForCharity.com

Looking for a great family trip… consider a visit to The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College. The Museum’s 20th century collection is made up of art from Abraham Rattner’s estate donated by Allen and Isabelle Leepa and a large donation made by the Tampa Museum of Art in 1997. The largest collection in the world of Rattner’s work includes retrospective works: lithographs, tapestries, sculptures, paintings and stained glass. Visit: SPCollege.edu/Central/Museum

The Florida Holocaust Museum will have an Opening Reception & Panel Discussion on October 22nd. Join them for a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and panel discussion focused on the concepts explored in the new exhibition, Beyond Swastika & Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Universities. The exhibition runs through January 21st, 2012. Visit: FLHolocaustMuseum.org

I Can Do It! 2011 – Tampa will be host to some amazing authors at a weekend retreat from November 11 to November 13 at the Tampa Convention Center. Featured speakers include: Colette Baron-Reid, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Caroline Myss, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Debbie Ford and many more. Visit: HayHouse.com

For the fourth year, Rainer Scheer will host the coolest outdoor party in The Bay with his Chillounge Night and St. Petersburg will be one to outdo all the rest. On November 19th, 5 trucks of beautiful lounge furniture will help to transform Straub Park into a magnificent lounge in support of Creative Clay and The Woodson Museum. Phoebe Vecchioni’s Samba Team will perform an authentic Brazilian style samba and Mustang is providing two very special pool tables for the VIP area. Visit: ChilLoungeNight.com

The One & Only Frank Sinatra’s music will be resonating through Tampa Bay’s performing arts centers from November 25th through the 2th with the Florida Orchestra performing a tribute to his velvet voice and the dance band sounds of Tommy Dorsey with signature hits as Come Fly with Me, The Best is Yet to Come, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me to the Moon, I’ve Got the World on a String and New York, New York. Visit: FloridaOrchestra.org

Can you feel my love buzz? We hope to see you soon!

Karyn Anjali

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Buzz Stop, Culture & Arts, Events, October 2011 - South Tampa, October 2011 – Tampa Bay, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Chillounge Night, Event, Events, Fashion, Features, Florida Holocaust Museum, Florida Orchestra, Fundraiser, Hands Across the Bay, Julie Weintraub, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Philanthropy, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay's Dancing With The Stars, Tarpon Springs

Buzz Stop – In and Around Tampa Bay

September 18, 2011 By Karyn Anjali 26 Comments

With “those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” almost behind us and the kids back in school, Tampa Bay is still abuzz with great events that not only keep you occupied but raise funds for local charities. Enjoying yourself while supporting our community – the best type of fun to be had by all!

Fashionistas enjoy Tampa Bay Fashion Week from September 20th to the 24th featuring Spring/Summer 2012 Collections while celebrating Tampa Bay’s unique style. Talented fashion and accessory designers showcase their work for local, regional and national retail buyers, boutique owners and consumers. Experience the latest and greatest fashion trends, style tips, industry news and fashionable things around town and beyond! Visit: FashionWeekTampaBay.com

Legendary songwriter and lyricist, best known for his work with Elton John, Bernie Taupin’s Exhibit: “Beyond Words” will be at Michael Murphy Gallery beginning on September 24th with a special appearance by the artist himself on October 1st and 2nd. The exhibit features contemporary works that appeal to intellect and emotion. Rich in color and expression, the pieces are a cryptic social commentary captured in multi-media form. Visit: MichaelMurphyGallery.com

Watch local celebrities dance the night away at Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars ~ Broadway Edition on October 1st. This amazing presentation of talent is hosted by Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across The Bay. Entertain yourself while supporting programs, organizations and individuals whose objectives and efforts are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Tampa Bay. Come watch sports personalities, fitness competitors, Doctors and others tear up the dance floor with instruction from the Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Visit: DancingForCharity.com On Friday, October 14th, spend the day on the golf course at East Lake Woodlands Country Club and “Play for Care” at the 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Dental Outreach Classic. Founded in 2007, the organization helps hundreds of low-income adults afford quality dental care through education, prevention and treatment of disease, focusing on Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties in Florida. Visit: GulfcoastDentalOutreach.org

Also beginning on October 14th through 16th, the Florida Orchestra’s Masterworks Series presents Carmina Burana, an intoxicating powerhouse of a piece for over 200 instrumentalists and voices on a program with Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio Overture and Haydn’s Symphony No. 100, Military. Mixing monk-like chant, angelic arias, writhing rhythms, raucous lyrics and raw visceral power… it is an experience. Or, picnic under the stars with your Florida Orchestra offering a fun mix of familiar symphonic and pop favorites on October 22nd at Vinoy Park. Be sure to bring plenty of canned goods with you in support of this free event for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive! Visit: FloridaOrchestra.org

“Slip into your stilettos for the soul-ful return” of the Signature Event, Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting the Children’s Dream Fund on October 27th at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Sip world-class wines, shop the latest fashions in the Boutique, support your sole sisters on the runway, schmooze with charming sole men, bid on one-ofa-kind items in the Live Auction or win your dream closet in the Key to the Closet raffles – “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” — Marilyn Monroe. Visit: WineWomenAndShoes.com/TampaBay

Karyn Anjali

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Buzz Stop, Culture & Arts, Events, Philanthropy, September 2011 - South Tampa, September 2011 – Tampa Bay, September/October 2011 - Tampa Bay, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Bernie Taupin, Event, Events, Fashion, Features, Florida Orchestra, Fundraiser, Gulf Coast Dental Outreach, Michael Murphy, Michael Murphy Gallery, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Fashion Week, Wine Women and Shoes

Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Presents – The 48th Annual Art Harvest

September 18, 2011 By Nina Stanley 769 Comments

Paintings by Herbert Scott Davis

The 48th annual Art Harvest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6 at Highlander Park in Dunedin. Art Harvest is a fine art festival featuring over 200 artists from around the country, produced by the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Inc.

This year’s Featured Artist is Herbert Scott Davis. He was born in Tampa Florida in 1961 and raised in Ybor City. The neighborhood mixed with culture and art, and rich in color, texture and style helped spark his artistic interest. Herbert earned his Marketing and Design degree at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. Upon returning to Tampa he began a career in advertising, working as a freelance illustrator for many local agencies. As computer technology began to change the advertising industry, Herbert began to shift his interest towards fine art, his first love.

His pastels have a level of uniqueness that is not often seen in the art world today. Created only with overlapping line work, they expose the simple nuances of the human figure in glowing tones of flowing color. His acrylic paintings are rich with texture and color that invite the viewer to reach out and touch the artwork. “This inter-action with the art is a welcome site” the artist says.

Art Harvest admission is free. Parking is $5 at Highlander Park and $3 at the nearby Dunedin High School with an approx. ½ mile walk or free shuttle service to Highlander Park provided by Morton Plant Mease. There are food and beverage vendors on site, as well as a children’s tent with art projects provided for supervised children.

Sponsors to date include: Publix Super Market Charities, Bright House Networks, St. Petersburg Times, Panache Vue’ Magazine, Tampa Bay Magazine, Morton Plant Mease, ClearChannel and T Rowe Price. For more information, call the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin’s Headquarters at 727-738-5523.

Celebrating over 60 years in Pinellas County, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin has raised over 1.5 million dollars and contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours to the community. All proceeds from this event are reinvested into the community and have helped fund notable projects such as the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, UPARC Foundation, The Rick Pitino High Point Center, and the F.U.N. Bus, which has provided field trip transportation for over 50,000 area public school children. Currently, the League’s focus is on public awareness and support of the foster care system and the aging out of 13-22 year old children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

JLCD Office Number 727-738-5523
Sponsorship Opportunities available Contact
Courtney Pagliari 727-459-6509
Website

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Culture & Arts, Events, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy, September/October 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, September/October 2011 - Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Art, Art Harvest, Artist, Charity, Clearwater, Dunedin, Event, Events, Festival, Herbert Scott Davis, Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Philanthropy, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Ybor City

Tampa Bay’s Dancing With The Stars – 2011 – Broadway Edition

September 18, 2011 By Nina Stanley 40 Comments

Dancing With The Stars

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Events, Philanthropy, September 2011 - South Tampa, September 2011 – Tampa Bay, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Fred Astaire Tampa Bay, Gold & Diamond Source, Hands Across the Bay, Julie Weintraub, Steve Weintraub

3rd Annual Wells Fargo Gulf Coast Dental Outreach “Play for Care”

September 18, 2011 By Nina Stanley 19 Comments

The Wells Fargo Private Bank Team - 2010

The mission of Gulf Coast Dental Outreach is to provide low-cost access to dental care through education, prevention and treatment of disease in low income adults. Dental health is the number one health problem in the Tampa Bay area, and our target populations are these undeserved adults living at or below 200% the poverty level.

Important is the self- care that we teach patients in order to sustain their dental health and reach goals of becoming healthy and able to gain (or keep) employment, stay out of emergency rooms and to attain quality of life for themselves and their families.

With the help of 107 volunteer dentists, hygienists and assistants, to date we have provided approximately $965,000.00 of UCR care for the poor and working poor (this is the normal customary rate charged in private dental offices). In addition, 20 volunteer dental specialists provide a range of more complex care.

www.GulfCoastDentalOutreach.org | www.GulfCoastDentalOutreach.org/donate

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Events, Philanthropy, September 2011 - South Tampa, September 2011 – Tampa Bay, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dentist, Philanthropy, Tampa Bay

WOGO Continues To Accomplish Miraculous Missions, Locally and Worldwide

July 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley 43 Comments

Dr. Jennifer Cook with 2010 WOGO Mission Volunteer Team in Kathmandu, Nepal

WOGO has recently partnered with the Perry Initiative www.perryinitiative.org. The Perry Initiative is committed to inspiring young women to be leaders in the exciting fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Engineering.

This year WOGO will be hosting a program for local high school students on October 15 at Community Hospital in New Port Richey, FL. [Applications]. The Perry Outreach Program Curriculum has been shown to increase self-confidence in young women’s abilities in science and medicine.

Another new partnership for WOGO is a non-profit organization, called Soles 4 Souls. In an effort to expand their global outreach as they move forward, Soles 4 Souls collects shoes from donors, many of which come from large shoe manufacturers’ excess inventory, and then distributes them to worthy recipients. The organization has recently taken great interest in WOGO’s efforts to aid not only the patients they treat, but also, enrich the community they visit.

This year WOGO has adopted an elementary school adjacent to the hospital in Guatemala. WOGO has donated 20 computers to the school, and the team surgeons have come together to hire the school a full time computer teacher. In addition, they have outfitted the school with webcams so that they communicate with a sister elementary school in North Carolina. On the pre surgical trip the surgeons realized that the school’s playground was extremely run down and most of the children did not own proper shoes for exercise. The team will be reconstructing the playground in September. However, without shoes the children would be unable to take advantage of the new playground.

The computers that WOGO donated are destined for delivery to the Urban School for Girls No. 1 “Pedro Bethancourth” in La Antigua, Guatemala, in conjunction with the WOGO surgical mission to Guatemala this September. Each computer is installed with the Ubuntu open source operating system, the Open Office Suite, and Firefox web browser – all running in the Guatemalan dialect of Spanish.

In addition to thanking MITRE, WOGO would also like to acknowledge the work of Dr. Craig M. Cook of Great Falls, Virginia, in providing technical and logistical support in obtaining, outfitting, and refurbishing the computers. This was truly a team effort, and WOGO is pleased to be able to expand its endeavors in this new direction.

To learn more about WOGO and how you can help, please visit www.WOGO.org

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, July/August 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, July/August 2011 - Tampa Bay, Philanthropy, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Charity, Dr. Craig Cook, Dr. Jennifer Cook, Florida Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine Center, Fundraiser, New Port Richey, New Port Richey Surgical Center, Philanthropy, Soles 4 Souls, Tampa Bay, The Perry Initiative, WOGO, Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach

Home is Where the Heart is

July 14, 2011 By Nina Stanley 26 Comments

Shelton Quarles makes an IMPACT

The mission of Shelton Quarles’ IMPACT Foundation is to provide resources and opportunities to at-risk single parent families throughout the Tampa Bay area. The signature program of Shelton Quarles’ IMPACT Foundation is Home Blitz. At-risk single-mom families are selected each spring to receive a complete home makeover, including more energy efficient updates. The families are sent away on vacation as their houses are transformed, including new furniture, interior design expertise from Studio M and household items and accessories.

Since 2004, Shelton Quarles’ charitable efforts have raised over $600,000, and provided assistance to at-risk single parent families throughout the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, please visit www.sheltonquarles.org.

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, July 2011 - South Tampa, July 2011 - Tampa Bay, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Charity, Football, Foundation, Non-Profit, Philanthropy, Shelton Quarles, Shelton Quarles' IMPACT Foundation, South Tampa, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

VIP YMCA FUNdraising Event at Ferrari of Tampa Bay

May 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley 45 Comments

VIP YMCA Fundraising Event - Panache Vue Magazine On March 3, 2011, the Greater Palm Harbor Branch of the YMCA of the Suncoast, held its 4th Annual VIP Fundraising Party at Ferrari of Tampa Bay.These fine automobiles combined with great food, drink and of course the more than 125 attendees, all made for a fun and exciting evening!

All funds raised from the party help to support the Y’s 2011 CommunitySupport Campaign. This is a program that allows the Y to continue to not turn anyone away who cannot afford to pay. Last year, the Greater Palm Harbor Y provided much needed assistance to over 1,300 individuals and families in our community participate in YMCA programs and services. This year, our goal for our campaign is to raise $90,000 and the VIP Party raised just under $20,000 towards that goal.

Featured at this party were three individuals who receive assistance and whose personal story helped to convey how meaningful this program is and how it has made such an enduring difference in their lives! We know that in our challenging economy, there are so many who need assistance and this program impacts so many right here in our community.

The Y would like to thank the many generous volunteers, donors and sponsors that helped with this event including; Carrabba’s Italian Grill,Great Bay Distributors, B-21 Wines and Spirits, IM Events, and SMU Productions. If you are interested in this program or would like to learn more about the Y, please contact Executive Director, Randy Nilsson at rnilsson@suncoastymca.org or visit our website at www.ymcasuncoast.org.

[Photo: Scott Goyer, President & CEO of the YMCA of the Suncoast, Sandy Steidl, Norma Waldthausen, Norma Hutchingson, Chance Hutchingson, David Brandon Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of the Suncoast, Inc.]

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Events, May/June 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, May/June 2011 - Tampa Bay, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy, South Tampa, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Event, Features, Fundraiser, Philanthropy, Tampa Bay

Dr. Bruce Landon Nominated Man of the Year 2011!

March 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley 36 Comments

Stevie Monokandilos and Dr. Bruce Landon

This was a huge honor for Dr. Landon and something very near and dear to him and his wife, Cheryl Landon. In 2009, the Landon’s started a charitable organization called The Landon Outreach Foundation which helped families in need, Pasco county schools, the Pace Center for Girls, Susan G. Komen, and victims of domestic violence through their work with the Salvation Army. Dr. Landon is also involved with the Children’s Cancer Center and in September 2011, will be traveling to Haiti on a medical mission trip.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society plays a vital role to fund research, provide family support programs, financial assistance to families and defers procedure and drug costs for needy families.

“It only takes a little heart to give back and be a meaningful part of something bigger than yourself.” – Bruce Landon, M.D.

Dr. Landon has challenged himself to raise 50 weeks of research ($1000 funds one week of research) at Johns Hopkins and with your help we will all succeed together. Dr. Landon is raising money in honor of two very special children both blood cancer survivors. Stevie Monokandilos, age 5, 2011 Boy of the Year and Lucila Galban, age 3, 2001 Girl of the Year.

Any donation, no matter how small helps! Dr. Landon asks that we all take it a step further and tell a friend to donate too. Donations must be received by April 8, 2011.

Your contribution to LLS can be made in other ways, please contact Landon Plastic Surgery for more details at 727-376-3999 or visit www.LandonOutreach.com

Dr. Bruce Landon is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing plastic and reconstructive plastic surgery in Tampa Bay for 15 years with offices in Trinity; South Tampa; and Palm Springs, California. He is a devoted husband to Cheryl and the proud father of two, son Benjamin and daughter Alex.

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, March/April 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, March/April 2011 - Tampa Bay, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Dentist, Dr. Bruce Landon, Features, Philanthropy, Plastic Surgeons, Tampa, Tampa Bay

Kyanna’s Bandanna BBQ Bash was A Huge Success!

January 15, 2011 By Nina Stanley 288 Comments

Dr. Carl Conforti and the Olampo Family

On December 5th, 2010, Conforti Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc. in combination with Panache Vue’ Magazine and Born to Ride Magazine held Kyanna’s BBQ Bash to benefit a localfamily with a very special little girl. Kyanna Olampo was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently undergoing treatment to eliminate the disease. Her mother and father along with her sister Bekah and her brother Donovan are holding her hand as this little girl puts up a big fight. At the event, there was great food, live music from the Black Honkeys, raffle prizes, games, a live auction, and a whole lot of people with huge hearts. Through the event Conforti Chiropractic raised over $10,000 for the Olampo family to help them with their fight. The Olampo family was there with their friends and family, and the guest of honor, Kyanna. As we wrap up the holiday season, it is with great pleasure that Conforti Chiropractic and our sponsors were able to kick the New Year off right for such a deserving family. For more information or to make a donation please call 813-818-7499.

Thank you to all our sponsors: Conforti Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc., Panache Vue’ Magazine, Born to Ride Magazine, JB Edwards, Coach Carlson Field of Dreams, The Black Honkeys, Lisa Sibley Photography, Disparti Law Group, Jonathan Palma of Palma Law Group, Att. Joseph Porcelli, Capt. Jimmy Bennett, Capt. Stewart Ames, United Site Services, Dr. Larry Lieberman, LaPosh Salon, Flamestone Grill, Daddy’s Grill, Peggy O’Neills, Chili’s of Oldsmar and Mitchell Ranch, Dr. Hank Insko, Chick–fil–A, International Academy of Design and Technology, Gold & Diamond Source, Roxanne Connor, Lenny’s Restaurant, Riley Group, Gary Connors of Your Auction, Inc., Fairway Pizza, Ozona Blue, Thirsty Marlin, Snookers Grill, Central Park Family Restaurant of NPR and Tampa, Master Purveyors, and Ottomanelli Wholesale Meats. A special thank you goes out to the patients of our Oldsmar, Trinity and Wesley Chapel locations and the Seven Springs Middle School Cheerleaders who donated thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts for the Olampo Family!

Filed Under: 2011, 2011, Events, January/February 2011 - North Pinellas/Pasco, January/February 2011 - Tampa Bay, North Pinellas / Pasco, Philanthropy, Tampa Bay Tagged With: Chiropractor, Dr. Carl Conforti, Events, Features, Philanthropy, Tampa, Tampa Bay

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