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HGVOL.1, ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2011

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SWITCH & SAVE! This Winter has been much better than last year. We were still freezing at this time. It reached the 80’s in February and is hopefully staying that way now that we are in March. HG News is for all residents of Hunter’s Green to read, send in information, place announcements (like birth or wedding), share pictures, submit resident stories, tell us about your sporting wins,place social club news, school events, golf outtings, charity information and more. If it has to do with this community, we want to put it in for all to read and share.Some things to look for in this month’s newsletter is the Best Spring Yard Contest, Wiregrass Ranch plans and of course the cover photo contest. The Best Spring Yard contest, will be for 2 months with the winner announced in May. Next month we are starting a “High School Senior to Watch” contest. It will be for people to send in nominees for the most involved, caring and dedicated upcoming school year Senior. We are excited to be a part of Hunter’s Green and look forward to meeting and talking with you. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please let us know. This newsletter is for all residents and we want you to be involved. Happy Spring....soon! :) Cindi [email protected]

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GolfEnthusiasts find a host of golfing events each week to enjoy. Men golfers enjoy Tuesday, Thursday and Friday games and groups. Lady golfers may join in on 9-hole league and 18-hole league on Wednesdays. Tournaments and instructional clinics are held for men and ladies at various times throughout the year. For juniors, the Club offers Saturday clinics and summer Golf academy.

· 18-hole Tom Fazio Designed Golf Course · Club Storage Facilities· Practice Driving Range · Beverage Cart Service· Practice Putting Green · Full-Service Pro Shop· Private Lessons · Convenient Club Repair· Men’s & Ladies Locker We offer Family Memberships including Young Executive and Senior Categories. For more information on our membership programs please contact Star Garcia in the Membership Office, at [email protected] or 813-482-0300.

Membership by Invitation is the right and privilege that each Member has to sponsor his or her own personal friends, family members and business associates to Membership at the Club.

It is a selection process that insures each Member the opportunity to enhance the Membership roster with those individuals of similar interests to his or her own.

The finest Clubs, like family traditions, trace their roots to strong contributions by individuals. These individuals create the environment in which camaraderie flourishes and new friendships begin.

These individuals are called Member

e would like to take this opportunity to invite you to change or improve your lifestyle by

making a promise to you and your loved ones to "live a little." We need to spend more time

with family and friends and enjoy life. With that in mind, here at Hunter's Green Golf & Country Club,

we like you to come and experience what real country club living is all about.

Here at the Club, we offer everything from Tennis, Golf, Swimming and Fitness to help you stay in shape and live stress free, but that is just a start. In addition to our great facility

and championship Tom Fazio golf course, the real centerpiece of the Club is our personalized service and focus on hospitality. Our talented and professional staff is here to

ensure your Club experience is enjoyable every time you visit.

A sampling of some of the things you would enjoy as a Member are. . .

Come, we are waiting for you to accept our invitation to be a Member for a Day!

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HUNTER’S GREEN NEWSThe community newsletter that brings us together!

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The Next Generation of Pros Is the golf world ready for a Tigerless leaderboard? The first decade of the new millennium featured some of the strongest golfers that the PGA and LPGA Tours have ever known. Tiger Woods dominated the PGA TOUR. When Woods entered an event, it seemed the rest of the field was playing

for second. Fans enjoyed watching Woods’ mastery, and when he was not competing on Sunday, television ratings slumped. Is there anyone ready to fill the void?

MEn’S DIvISIOnThere are several players on the PGA TOUR who are just waiting for their turn to shine. PGA TOUR Commissioner, Tim Finchem, recently commented, “I think the takeaway on the competition side of 2010, more than anything else, was the tremendous interest in young players coming up. I’ve never in my tenure seen so much buzz and interest about rookies and young players creating exciting performances.” Finchem continued, “Actually, it has led us to conclude that we really need to focus on that dynamic as we go into 2011.”

LADIES DIvISIOnAccording to Lisa Mickey, Communications Manager for the LPGA Tour and the LPGA Future Tour, “I would watch Futures Tour Player of the Year, Cindy LaCross. In her second year as a pro, she won three times.” Mickey added, “Cindy is not flashy, but steady. If she continues to get physically stronger, she can be a top player on the LPGA Tour.”

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The hidden jewel of New Tampa, located behind the gates of the Hunter's Green Community.

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Our club is one of the best-kept secrets in all of Tampa. nestled on the 18th hole of our exquisite golf course – our ballroom is floor to ceiling windows with a backdrop of water, greens and conservation! Our motto

with such a room to work with is “Keep It Simple”! Just like hosting a party at your own home – you want your guests to feel welcomed and at ease. With the help of Casey Gorman – Hunter’s Green’s Private Event Director – we can assist you in throwing a party all of your guests will walk away from saying “What a fabulous event”! Our ballroom can hold up to 200 for a sit

down reception or be separated into two separate rooms to accommodate a smaller party. We also have our beautiful dinning room – Window’s on the Green for a more upscale and intimate affair.

Taking time to plan all the details beforehand is the secret to throwing a successful party. Sometimes the simplest detail can make or break a party! We take time to work with you to go over each step along the way. Our main goal is not only to have a “fabulous” event – it is to make sure you have a wonderful experience in the planning process. Contact Casey at (813) 482-0299 for more information regarding Hunter’s Green and begin the first step in planning your special occasion.

Party Planning Tip # 1 – Wrap inexpensive cut crystal candle votive with colored vellum paper. Take your favorite flower and bunch a few of them in a small bud vase. Alternate the flowers and votive along a runner on your table for a simple and elegant centerpiece.

CHEF'S CORNER By Executive Chef Matthew Cheselka

Although chocolate may be the traditional choice, this distinctive White Chocolate Mousse will be exclusive.

Put the milk and cinnamon stick together in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until the milk is almost

boiling. Place the pan aside. Bring a small pan of water to a simmer. Break the chocolate into a small bowl and place

it over the simmering water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Turn the heat off and

leave the bowl for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate has completely melted. Remove the bowl from the pan and allow it

to cool for a few minutes. Strain the warm milk into the melted chocolate and stir together until smooth. Leave to cool

for 15 minutes. Whip the cream until it begins to hold its shape and is still a little loose. Whisk the egg whites until

they form stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture and then carefully add the egg whites. Blend

carefully and place in 6 glass dessert bowls; chill for up to 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, grate chocolate

shavings and place on top of each serving. Dust with cocoa powder and cinnamon.

InGREDIEnTS:

1 cup milk

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 pound white chocolate

1 pint heavy cream

3 large egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla

a small milk or dark chocolate bar, some cocoa

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Great Dining in TampaHunter’s Green Country Club offers an array of fabulous dining options, from casual to formal dining. You’re sure to find something for everyone.

Fazio’s GrilleChoose the casual approach by dining in Fazio’s Grille with an incredible menu that includes sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps and much more.

Windows on the GreenWindows on the Green offers a variety of weekly traditions including our Wednesday Prime Rib, Thursday Pasta night, Friday night Chef’s features and more.Sports Center CafeThe Sports Center Cafe overlooking the sparkling pool and lake offers indoor as well as outdoor dining in a casual, family atmosphere. The menu features a variety of creative appetizers, healthy salads, quick salad bar and hearty sandwiches, as well as fruit smoothies, ice cream novelties,

snacks and a full bar. As the cafe also has weekly traditions such as Burger n’ Brew night and Wing night.

19th HoleDuring or after your round of golf, stop in at the 19th Hole for a quick bite to eat. Situated next to the golf pro shop between the 9th and 10th holes, it features a large selection of beer, refreshments, snacks, sandwiches and hot dogs, and creative features for the

hungry golfer.

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Keeping Elegance Simple By Private Event Director Casey Gorman

lanning a party, whether it be a special

birthday surprise, a milestone graduation,

an intimate dinner party or the ultimate party –

a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah – the overwhelming

details involved can throw someone into a full scale

panic. Here at Hunter’s Green we LOVE parties and helping to plan them is our specialty!

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hether training for a triathlon or dieting to improve health,

gym equipment is an essential tool for enhancing strength and speed, and attaining a leaner, tighter body. Even the most dedicated gym-goers, however, can find workout routines repetitive, so it’s lucky that fitness equipment is evolving by leaps and bounds. Here are five devices to shake up the monotony for people at all levels of fitness. 1. Functional Weight Training Machines. “Functional training” is a dominant trend in the worlds of fitness and health. Designed to prepare the body for real-world experiences – from hoisting bags of groceries to throwing Frisbees – new functional weight training machines offer an exercise system that recruits all major muscle groups on multiple planes of movement. Unlike standard training machines which focus on a single muscle group by limiting range of reach, functional training machines operate on free-motion cable systems that force the user to engage

stabilizers and peripheral muscles in order to control the range of movement. 2. Indo-Row Machines. Along with swimming, rowing is the most efficient workout in existence for whole-body toning, while getting an intense non-impact cardio burn. Pro athletes have cross-trained on rowing machines for decades, and now the Indo-Row Machine offers an enhanced exercise experience for people at all levels of fitness. Traditional rowing machines use air to create resistance, but this late and great invention uses water resistance to give users an ultra-smooth stroke in concert with the sound of waves surging against the machine’s clear spherical well. But don’t be lulled by the peaceful sound of the ocean and the machine’s modern design. The Indo-Row workout is killer.3. Vibration Platforms. Physical therapists and pro-athlete coaches have used these workout accelerators for years and now they’re becoming available at gyms across the nation. These small raised platforms provide a non-impact workout that will increase core strength, tone

muscle, and correct posture by shaking the body twenty to fifty times a second. Available extras include retractable cables for a simultaneous upper-body workout and virtual coaching programs. The jury is still out on which model works best, but vibration platforms are guaranteed to cut your workout time in half with optimal results.4. Electricity-free Treadmills. Runners have long accused treadmills of doing half the workout for them, but the world’s first truly “green” treadmills are powered by nothing except the person using them. Perfect for advanced athletes who need to meet endurance goals while working out indoors, these unplugged treadmills are comprised of individual rubber slats which move on a low-friction ball-bearing track. As the runner moves, the track turns, and the world breathes a little easier as gyms everywhere take a step forward in becoming truly unplugged.5. New Generation Kettlebells. These stone-age looking devices resemble cannonballs with a handle, and got their start as a weight loss system for Russian men in the 1600s. now popular at gyms and in homes across the U.S., kettlebells have taken a leap forward with new models that can be customized for all fitness levels. Hollow models weighing only two pounds can be filled with water (12 pounds), sand (18 pounds), or metal shot (49 pounds), depending on the strength and purpose of the user. no matter what’s in your kettlebell, correct technique is key for an efficient and safe workout. Once movement and form are mastered, kettlebells will burn multiple muscle groups at one time for whole-body conditioning, and give users a stellar aerobic experience. After all, four centuries worth of Russian athletes can’t be wrong.

Why Hunter's Green Country Club?By Youth Coordinator Sarah HaysWe have amazingly safe and exciting youth programs here. Our Certified

Aftercare School Program (STA431093), which has experienced counselors, daily structured activities, organized sports,

creative arts n’ crafts, and swimmingwith a state of the art facilities including new playground and all-purpose playing field. You cannot beat snack on arrival, FREE homework club, and transportation from Hunter’s Green and Pride Elementary School. Other great youth programs are our Extreme Winter Camp, no School Camp Days, Spring Break Camp, Summer Activities Camp, Etiquette Classes, Ice Cream Socials, Kids Korner Parties, Early Release Day’s, 2 hour complimentary babysitting and much more. Please contact Sarah Hays, Youth Program Coordinator

at (813) 973-4220 / [email protected].




HUNTER’S GREEN AthleticsBy Tennis & Athletic Director Allegra Campos

Revitalize Your Routine:5 Devices to Shake up the Monotony

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TennisBy Tennis & Athletic Director Allegra Campos

Psychology of the Serve Mastering the Mind Game of Tennis Why do the fittest, strongest, and most technically proficient tennis players lose the game to less-skilled opponents? The

answer is simple. Tennis, more than many other sports, is a game played as much in the head as on the court. This can be said of many other sports, but the psychological dimension of tennis is notably pronounced because it’s a game of tiny margins. The difference between a winning forehand and one that soars over the baseline is miniscule:

a racquet that’s tilted a millimeter askew or timing that is a nanosecond too soon will cause the ball

to fly long. As a result, tennis players rely disproportionately on the power of their mental state in order to become victorious. Many new pro tennis coaches argue that when the player’s psychological game is in place, everything else will follow.All tennis champions must have an

enormous psychological ability to withstand stress over long periods of time. Only the greatest can withstand this pressure for years on end. Without the psychological ability to tune out the world around the court, visualize the perfect serve, and believe that one will be victorious, none of the tennis greats would have ascended beyond the ranks of the tennis “goods.” Players at all levels, from amateur beginners to rising stars on the pro circuit, will need to master some degree of these psychological skills to win. Tennis may be a physically demanding game played on a court, but it is truly a game of the mind as well. HG

Upcoming Tennis Events:Mar. 18th - 20th USTA Super 70's Tennis Tournament To enter: contact Ruth Ann Ott at [email protected] April 4th - 7th High School District ChampionshipsApr. 15th - 17th USTA Jr. Tennis Tournament Enter on line at www.florida.usta.com

Fight Against Kidney FailureThursday, March 3rd @ 6pmSilent Auction at StonewoodBenefit the father of our very own playroom staff, Brianne Keil. Help the Keil family raise money for Jeffrey Keil's kidney transplant.Kid's Babysitting Fundraiser at the ClubThursday, March 3rd @ 6pm - 9:30pmActivities: Bounce House, Movie, Games and Dinner will be served. All proceeds go to the Keil family. $25 per child, $30 for 2, $35 more than 2.

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New Tampa Rotary List of Speakers for March 2011 March 3 Donna HouchenExec Director SERVE, Volunteers in Education

March 10 Tom Goode Exec Director New Tampa YMCA March 17 General Meeting - Open

rOTArY NEWS

Our exchange student from Denmark, Kirstine Rasmussen, along with our Rotary President Sherri Ferguson and Jose Martinez. Kirstine attends Wharton High and will be with various families in the club until the end of the school year.

The New Tampa Evening rotary Club meets at 6:15 p.m. at Hunter's Green Country Club. For more information contact Kimberly Weisgarber at 813-391-3974.

Author Barbara Vaka’s Debut Offering in the Publishing World Takes Readers on an Exciting AdventureBarbara vaka, wife of Rotary Member Peter vaka, gives readers a gripping and intense novel that is sure to keep them riveted from beginning to end. Her newly published book, Hank's Mountain, will take readers from the comfort of their chair to a thrilling, heart-stoping chase as they follow these characters.

About the AuthorBarbara vaka has led an adventurous life traveling around the globe recording her experiences. She currently lives in Hunter's Green with Peter, her husband of forty-two years. Throughout her life, she has mingled with the rich and famous including Jerry Lewis with whom she appeared in his 1980 film, Hardly Working. Other celebrities include Danny Kaye, Susan oliver, Steve Franken, and Harold J. Stone. Barbara retired in 2008 from a position with the government as a technical writer. Hank's Mountain, her first novel, is a story set in Colorado near where she and Peter lived for twelve years, raising horses and their three children. Her next novel Pretty Maids, is scheduled to be released in 201 and is a story set in the Middle East, based on the plight of thousands of young women who are lured into a life of slavery throughout the world. Her insightful look at Islamic culture will be worth the read alone.

Important Phone Numbers

March 24 Dr. Ken AtwaterPresident Hillsborough Community CollegeMarch 31 Douglas B. MontgomeryVice President MOSAIC, Fertilizer & Agricultural Industry

Hunter’s Green Community Association 991-4818 Ann Johnson, CMCA, PCAM-Community Association ManagerRhonda Coy, LCAM-Administrative CoordinatorLaura Shaffer, LCAM-Administrative AssistantWally Switzer-Operations/Maintenance ManagerCindy Vitiello-Staff Accountant

Bus Trans, HArTline ............................................... (813) 254-4278Crisis Hotline ......................................................... (813) 234-1234Emergency .............................................................. 9-1-1Environmental Protection .......................................... (813) 627-2600GTE ...................................................................... (813) 483-2011Hills Co.Information ................................................ (813) 272-5900Hills. Co. Fire rescue .............................................. (813) 272-6600Hills. Co. Solid Waste ............................................. (813) 272-5680Hills. Co. Water Dept. ............................................ (813) 272-5977Humane Society ..................................................... (813) 876-7138Hurricane Information .............................................. (813) 272-5900Peoples Gas ........................................................... 1-877-832-6747red Cross (Hillsborough) ........................................ (813) 251-0921resident Emergency Information & Assistance (813) 272-6900

Sheriff .................................................................... (813) 247-8200Shriners Children’s Hosp. ........................................ (813) 972-2250St. Joseph’s Hospital............................................... (813) 870-4000St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital ................................ (813) 879-4730Suicide Crisis Hotline .............................................. (813) 234-1234SWFWMD Emergency After-Hours .......................... (352) 796-7211SWFWMD Brooksville ........................................... (813) 228-9858Tampa General Hospital .......................................... (813) 844-7000Tampa Police .......................................................... (813) 231-6130Tampa Water Emergency Service ............................... (813) 274-7400TECO .................................................................. 1-877-588-1010

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Jazz Ensemble BrunchIn aid of Canaan InternationalSunday March 27th • 12noon to 4pmEarly Tickets $15 available at Maggie's Tea Room$25 at the doorSilent Auction and Buffet will be inside.

USF Jazz Ensembles have performed around the world at such notable venues as the north Sea Jazz Festival (netherlands), The Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Jazz A vienne (France), at International Society for Music Education (ISME) Conferences in South Africa and Finland and International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE) Conferences in Atlanta and Miami. USF Jazz groups perform regularly on and off campus in the Tampa area as well. USF Jazz Ensembles have over ten recordings to their credit. Each year the top USF Jazz groups go into the Morrisound Recording Studios (a world class recording studio) to record tracks for upcoming releases, often recording student compositions.

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Hunter’s Green Community Association 991-4818 Ann Johnson, CMCA, PCAM-Community Association ManagerRhonda Coy, LCAM-Administrative CoordinatorLaura Shaffer, LCAM-Administrative AssistantWally Switzer-Operations/Maintenance ManagerCindy Vitiello-Staff Accountant


CHAMBER NEWS

New Tampa Chamber of Commerce participates in the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fairfield Inn & Suites, Tampa North

Register your business booth or restaurant for the 2011 Taste of New Tampa®. The event will be held on the football field of Wharton High School, Sunday, March 20, rain or shine.All restaurants and business booth exhibitors will have space under commercial-grade tents. This year, we are offering space on the track for artisans and crafts persons at a bargain rate.visit new Tampa Chamber of Commerce at15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 250 or call 813.293.2464.

The State of real Estate

anuary home sales in Tampa Bay were up 14.3% over last year, but Hunter’s Green trounced that number, bringing in

50% more sales in this January than last. Granted, only 6 homes sold in Hunter’s Green last month, but with all the negative real estate numbers we’ve been seeing lately, we’ll take all the good news we can get!

But unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. Of the 6 home sales in January, only one was a single family home. The rest were condos. The median sold price per square foot of single family homes fell 19.8% from $95/sq.ft to $76/sq.ft. Given that the median home size of single family home sales last year was 2,442 sq.ft last year, that means the median home in Hunter’s Green is worth right around $186,000 based on January sales.

The cause of the problem continues to be distressed sales. All sales in January 2011 were either foreclosures or Short Sales – “distressed sales”.

When we looked at the last 12 months, home sales in Hunter’s Green have been pretty flat – hovering around 4 homes per month and even spiking to 9 sales back in June, when the home buyer tax credit was in full swing. Flat is better than declining.

The median sold price per sq.ft in 2010 was $97; it spiked to $118 per sq.ft back in October. So don’t get too depressed just because January was a bad month – the picture for 2010 didn’t look quite as dire.

Still, the trends aren’t super-favorable. Foreclosures or Short Sales accounted for 33% of Hunter’s Green properties last year, and the median distressed sale price was $86/sq.ft. That’s just over 11% below the median conventional sales price.

So here’s the message: Unless your fellow Hunter’s Green home owners stop short-selling their properties or losing their homes to foreclosure, it’s going to be impossible for sale prices to hold their ground.

Peter Murphy writes the State of Real Estate as a service to your community. He can be reached at 813.600.5090 or [email protected] for questions or comments.

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It’s still bad but it could be much worse! That’s the reality of real estate in Hunter’s Green.

artwork by Arnold Swepson

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Artist Arnold Swepson and Artist David Mack are the North Tampa Arts League featured artists for March, 2011. They will be showing their art works at the GrEAT FrAME UP located at 1646 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel, Fl. 33544. Arnold is known for his paintings and sculptures know as (EArTHArT). David is a potter and is known as the (CLAYMAKEr). A reception will be held on Friday March 4, 2011 from 6pm until 9pm. For more information please contact Max Anderson at (813) 994-6700.

North Tampa Arts League

artwork by Arnold Swepson artwork by David Mack

featured Artistshe north Tampa Art League wants to announce that

Arlene Wells will be honored as the artist of the month for March, 2011. During the month of March, the new Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will display artworks created by Arlene Wells.

Arlene has traveled extensively and visited museums and galleries across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Arlene's chosen medium is acrylic for the intense color and quick drying time. She often creates a “value painting” first in black and white, to establish lights and darks, and then applies colors over that. Her concern is to create a visual sensation rather than depict objects objectively. Color is the real subject of any painting she does.

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artwork by Arlene Wells


Hunter’s Green Elementary News

Spring Carnival March 5

The Hunter’s Green Elementary PTA will hold its annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 5, from 10am to 2pm on the school grounds. Lots of food and activities will be available for this fun family event, including bounce houses, obstacle courses, midway games, crafts, face painting, karaoke, and a Teacher Dunk Tank. A raffle will be held for several fantastic themed gift baskets developed by HGE classes. The public is invited to attend. Earn Money for HGE from Dairy Queen!

visit the Dairy Queen on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard on Thursday, March 24, mention Hunter’s Green Elementary, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the school. Music Performance March 31

Hunter’s Green will hold a music ensemble performance on March 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The Treble-Making Panther Chorus (graces 4 and 5) and the DaCapo Orff and Panther Pride Orffestra will perform several musical numbers.

HGE Students Participate in Empty Bowls Project

For 16 consecutive years, Hunter’s Green Elementary School students have participated in the Empty Bowls Project in partnership with Feed America of Tampa Bay. Creating hand-built clay pots presented as “empty” bowls challenges students at every grade level to examine social issues regarding hunger in Hillsborough County. Students at HGE worked collaboratively to construct the ceramic vessels for the project. Each class contributed a step in the construction process. By hand, some students engaged in making coils or slabs, while others sculpturally assembled the pieces with a floral motif inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe. This year, HGE students completed 37 glazed bowls for donation to the Empty Bowls Project. The bowls were distributed at the annual fundraiser to combat hunger, which took place at Lykes Gaslight Park.

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HGE students Meredith Kip

and Matthew Taylor show

their Empty Bowls creations

inspired by artist Georgia

O’Keeffe.

Benito Middle School News

Jeffrey Keil's Fight Against Kidney Failure

One of our most generous Business partners, Jeffrey Keil, manager of Ruby Tuesday, has been diagnosed with Stage 5 Kidney Disease due to having diabetes for the past 18 years. Jeffrey has been denied the option of a transplant because he cannot afford the post-operative medication which will cost $3,000 per month. Any assistance would be appreciated. There will be a Silent Auction Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Stonewood Grill & Tavern in Tampa Palms from 6:pm to 9:00pm. Food and beverages will be served.

Every Girl Scout Cookie Has a MissionAs part of the 2011 Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts of

West Central Florida offers the community the opportunity to donate to U.S. military troops serving overseas throught its Cookies from Home

Program. In 2010, 45,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were donated to U.S. military troops through the program.

Donations to the Cookies from Home Program may be made in person through a Girl Scout - booth sales,

February 25th or online at www.gswcf.org at anytime during the Girl Scout Cookie Program,

through March 20.Find a booth at a Publix along Bruce B Downs or at Sam's Club.

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COMMUNITY NEWSPorter Family Plans Mega-development for Wiregrass ranch

he new face of Wiregrass Ranch prefers a ball cap over a cowboy hat and transparency

over secrecy.

"I think people should know what's going on out here," said J.D. Porter of the Porter ranching family, owners of the 5,000-acre Wiregrass Ranch, now one of the largest regional developments on Florida's west coast.

At 31, James Don Porter is the junior member of the family that hopes to someday turn more of the cow pastures is has owned since World War II into a mega-mix. Already in the works is the hospital and community college and in talks/meetings about a 300,000-square-foot recreational attraction that includes a hockey rink, a town center "Downtown Wesley Chapel" of government offices, restaurants and shops, hotels and homes. The site as we all know is already home to the Shops of Wiregrass, a "lifestyle center" that includes 100 mall quality stores.

T His father, Don, and uncles Tom and Bill, are still involved in decision making, but J.D. now holds the title of manager of the family ranch and spends the majority of his time meeting with developers and regulatory offiicials. In February he met with "Business Leaders" BnI group at Cory Lake Isles to discuss furure plans. J.D. said, "If you want to see things get done faster, business owners need to be involved and attend the meetings. Don't just complain that things aren't happening, make it happen."

Historically, his elders have remained tight-lipped about their plans for the property, with publicity leaking out through county records, but Porter, who is part of the social media generation, has persuaded them to rethink that postion. He now handles the public relations.

To learn more about our growing area go to http://www.thewiregrassranch.com.HG


The Common ColdOverview of the Common Cold

t’s that time of year again and like many people you have experienced the

uncomfortable symptoms of the common cold. Physicians call the common cold “viral upper respiratory infections”. Over 200 viruses can cause the common cold with rhinovirus being the most common. Colds are generally caused by close contact with people who have colds or other upper respiratory infections.

Signs and SymptomsCommon cold symptoms include stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, watery eyes, and mild body or headaches. Sometimes a cold is accompanied by a fever. The body’s natural response to a cold is to create clear mucus to help wash the germs from the nose and sinus cavity. This immune response changes the color of the mucus over the course of a couple of days to a white or yellow color.

When to see your Healthcare Provider• Temperature higher than 100.4• Symptoms that last for more than 10 days When are Antibiotics necessary?The common cold is caused by a virus. Currently, there is no

cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are only needed if your healthcare provider determines you have a bacterial infection. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can be harmful.

Treatment for Cold SymptomsA cold will generally get better on its own. Most important is that you get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids.

There are many home remedies that people have used as well as some over the counter medications such as vitamin C, Zinc and Echinacea. These remedies may help with dealing with symptoms until your body recovers but they will not shorten the duration of the cold. Over the counter products should

be used as directed.

Preventing the Common Cold• Practice good hand hygiene• Avoid contact with people who have a cold or other respiratory infection • Cough or sneeze into your arm or elbow and not on your hands

Florida Medical Clinic provides comprehensive medical care for patients and the community. Dr. Ryan Adami, D.O. is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. His special interests include Adult and Pediatric Preventative Care. For an appointment with Dr. Adami, D.O. please call (813) 978-3869, or visit www.FloridaMedicalClinic.com. Dr. Ryan Adami’s office is located at 15303 Amberly Drive Ste A Tampa, FL 33647.

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ids ‘R’ Kids Preschool has been serving Wesley Chapel, new Tampa areas for last 5 years. We provide care for

infants and older along with vPK, School age and Summer Camp. School is APPLE accredited and is working towards SACS accreditation. More than 15 teachers in the school are CDA or higher qualified and well trained in managing classrooms and curriculum. ‘Learning through Play’ is the core of the curriculum and is implemented throughout the classrooms and daily activities.

‘WATCHMEGROW’ (video on the web) allows parents and other family members to watch children while they are at school. Parents are welcomed throughout the day to visit us and spend time with us to get to know the teachers and classroom well. They also can share breakfast and lunch with us.

Our program offers Music, Computers and HATCH interactive learning system as part of the curriculum. (HATCH is an interactive computer/smartboard based learning system where each child can work alone or with a small group of friends to develop Reading, Writing, Math and problem solving skills). Music, HATCH and computer classes are offered for toddlers as well. Assessments are done quarterly to make sure each child has achieved all their developmental goals based on their age. We also have quarterly parent teacher conferences.

Our vPK program concentrates on early literacy, Reading, Writing and Math but activities and curriculum we follow exceeds the vPK standards set forth by the state.

Classrooms are divided into learning centers and encourage group time activities to develop Social skills, Confidence and self esteem in each child. We also have special guests and programs throughout the year to make our program fun and diverse for our children. Curriculum is CITA/SACS approved and include teacher and child directed daily activities. We provide a stress free environment where children have fun while learning so then can develop love for learning at an early age. School provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack prepared here on site. If you would like to know more about Kids ‘R’ Kids please visit www.kidsrkidsmeadowpointe.com or call us at 813 994 4525.

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