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Bass Pro Shops Makes Generous Fishing Reel Donation To Local Nonprofits
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Future’, believes the donation will be helpful to her cause. “Bass Pro and I are trying to inspire the next generation to engage and love the outdoors. We want the children to exchange rods for remotes. The two most important things that the children will get from fishing is self-confidence and a love for the outdoors,” said Wells. Camp Christina Y’s Program Director Meagan Bass Pro Shops contributed to the community effort with Springer and Specialty Camp a generous donation to be used by ‘A Reel Future’ and Coordinator Kyle Francavilla Camp Christina Y. were both excited about putBass Pro Shops is a popular destina- ting the donation to good use in their camps. Cliff Vandenbosch, who helps tion for families and lovers of the outwith events coordination at Bass Pro doors. Located at 10501 Palm River Rd. Shops, was also present at the ceremoin Brandon, the company continued to ny. show its commitment to the community “We want these kids to have fun on June 7 as it launched its annual Gone learning how to fish, and to gain the confiFishing Event on National Donation Day. dence of learning a new and valuable As a nationwide effort, Bass Pro skill. We hope the donation of fishing Shops and Cabela’s will donate 50,000 equipment makes it very possible for rods and reels this summer to different these kids to get outside and start making nonprofit organizations, inspiring young memories that will turn into a lifelong love people to go outside. This year, Bass Pro of fishing,” said Cheryl Kehrmeyer, who Shops in Brandon donated 528 complete oversees Events and Promotions at Bass rods and reels to Camp Christina Y and Pro Shops. ‘A Reel Future’, an organization that The Gone Fishing event also includworks with foster children to take them ed free, family-friendly activities in June, fishing and teach them about catching including an outside catch-and release fish, the outdoors and conservation. pond, free fishing seminars, and more for Store General Manager Ronnie kids and parents to enjoy. Cheeks spoke enthusiastically about the “We hold events almost every weekevent’s focus. end that have free seminars on enjoying “The Gone Fishing event and the the outdoors, and many have kids’ activiNational Donation Day is so important to ties as important parts of them, too. We the mission of our company—to do all that we can to help families and our youth want to make sure everyone has access to the information to help them enjoy the get outside and learn to love, enjoy and beautiful world outside of our offices and conserve the great outdoors,” he said. our homes,” Kehrmeyer said. Misty Wells, Founder of ‘A Reel
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Enjoying a night out at The Straz Center to see ‘The Sound Of Music’. Tickets are still available for Rogers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’. Shows are July 5-8. See ad on page 10. For more information or for a complete list of the upcoming Broadway series, visit www.strazcenter.org or call 229-STAR (7827).
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Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. Opens Its 20th Retail Store And New Distribution Center
By Tatiana Ortiz
donating, visit https://goodwill-suncoast.org/what-to-donate/ here. Goodwill aims to help people achieve their full potential through dignity and power of work as stated in their mission statement. The organization’s successful donated goods retail operation assists with human services in 10 counties in West Central Florida that includes employ-
The interior of the distribution center at the new Goodwill in Tampa.
Those who drive on US Hwy 301 might notice a large building and parking lot recently built near the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. On April 28 of this year, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. opened a new 12,000 sq. ft. retail store that joins its 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution center. Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. previously had its distribution center headquartered at 10596 Gandy Blvd. in St. Petersburg. Searching for a better site for its distribution center, led to ther elocation on US Hwy 301. This new distribution and retail center will also house logistical operations and transportation. Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. Senior Creative and Media Relations Manager Jennifer Fleming shared that the location site suited its needs in regards to the trucks being able to get products in its store. “We call it the hub because it has the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and Interstate 4 right there, giving it a great location for distribution,” Fleming said. This new store will be its 20th retail store and its first new one in Hillsborough County since 2002. Individuals who visit can discover a variety of brand new products, household items, donated clothes and more. On the south side of the retail store, a drive-through donation lane can be found, which will make dropping off donations quick and easy. Individuals do not need to make an appointment if interested in donating. To learn more about
ment services, job placement for individuals with disabilities, training and much more. For information, visit https://goodwill-suncoast.org. It is located at 1407 S. U.S. Hwy. 301 in Tampa. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Call 542-8100.
In This Issue
CALLING YOUNG ARTISTS ..................PG 5 KIDS’SUMMER READING....................PG 9 FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS............PG 10 THREE WAYS TO VOTE .....................PG 12 TALLY OUTDOORS ............................PG 15 FREE MOSQUITO FISH .....................PG 21 EYE ON BUSINESS .....................PGS 25‐26 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT................PG 33 SPORTS CONNECTION......................PG 34