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Son’s Vision To Help Mom With Cancer Creates Award-Winning Red Velvet Business
By Anjali Caligiuri
King bake to contribute to the Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation and spread Selina’s Red Velvet across the Tampa Bay area. “Eventually, I’d like a storefront not just in Florida but in multiple states with also continuing to offer delivery. I’m currently working to start shipping the cake as I’ve been getting requests from customers in different states,” said Lewis. As Lewis takes up King’s recipe and continues the legacy of her red velvets, the Tampa Bay area can’t get enough of their cupcakes and their inspiring story. “We’re connecting people and putting smiles on faces while building lasting relationships through red velvet cake,” said Lewis. Selina’s offers cupcakes, red velvet cakes, 3-layer cakes & more and delivers locally for $3. Cupcakes are onedozen for $15 and slices are $3 each. To find out what makes Selina’s Red Velvet so delicious, contact Anthony Lewis on Facebook @Selinasredvelvet, on Instagram at _selinasred_, on Twitter at _selinasred_, email Selinasanthony31@gmail.com or call 408-9042 and 408-2223.
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Hess Orthodontics Teams Up With Bucs’ Chris Godwin To Start ‘Stats 4 Smiles’ Program By Nick Nahas
Chris Godwin with the Hess Orthodontics team. For every touchdown Godwin scores during the 2020 season, Hess will donate free treatment to a child in need.
Hess Orthodontics in Riverview has teamed up with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin to start the ‘Stats 4 Smiles’ program. Every time Godwin scores a touchdown, Hess Orthodontics will donate treatment to an underprivileged child. “Everybody is extremely excited,” said Dr. Michael Hess. “Everybody here is a huge fan of the Bucs. We were super excited when he (Godwin) came in as a patient and when he partnered with us for the program.” Hess Orthodontics has several professional football clients, including former Buccaneer and NFL Hall of Fame player Warren Sapp. Current clients include Bucs receiver Bryant Mitchell, Bucs backup quarterback Ryan Griffen and Colts running back Bruce Anderson. Hess expects the program to be a success with Godwin’s emergence as a star receiver and the addition of six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady throwing him passes in 2020. Godwin had a breakout season during his second campaign in 2019, as he found the end zone nine times, earning a Pro Bowl appearance. Sun Coast Dental Center in Brandon is working with Hess Orthodontics to pick a child in need of braces. During the football season,
Godwin’s stats will be tallied up on Hess Orthodontic’s social media pages in celebration of his success. It will also be posting a picture of the child with his or her new braces. Hess Orthodontics has locations in Riverview, Lithia, Apollo Beach and Parrish. It offers a wide variety of treatments, including traditional metal and clear braces, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen clear aligners, Damon Q Self-Ligating Braces and Insignia. Via its website, Hess Orthodontics shares a vision for its patients that is as much about creating the healthiest and most beautiful smiles as it is about creating an environment of comfort and happiness. It does this by viewing the practice, team and patients as a part of its own family. To it, orthodontics is more than just a job, it is a shared passion, and it is grateful to all of the families for allowing it to become a part of their lives. For more information, visit HessOrthodontics.com or its official Facebook page, Hess Orthodontics.
InThis Issue NEW PRINCIPALS AT 2 SCHOOLS ........PG 3 HENS IN YARDS MEETING ...................PG 7 WHO’S GOT YOUR VOTE ...................PG 14 GIFTS FOR GUARDIANS .....................PG 25 NEW! AROUND THE CORNER ...........PG 36 GET THE DIRT ....................................PG 37 SPORTS CONNECTION ......................PG 39
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“Selina’s is more than just red velvet cake,” said Anthony Lewis, owner of Selina’s Red Velvet. After hearing the devastating news that his mother, Selina King, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2018, Lewis uprooted his life in Georgia and moved to Valrico with his 6-year-old son to be with his mother. As the medical bills piled up, he decided to take Anthony action to pitch in with Lewis and his mother’s rehabilitaSelina King tion. Using her original stand back to back, showred velvet recipe, Lewis casing their baked cupcakes to help custom Tshirts. his mother conquer cancer in January 2019 and now continues the business to donate a dollar from each sale to the Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation. Looking back to 2018, baking was never a part of Lewis’ plan. Having previously worked in customer service, spending his time baking cupcakes with the recipe his mother used for 27 years was not something he envisioned, but rather a delightful blessing. “I never gave it much thought; however, I’ve always been great with directions, and I absolutely love what I do,” said Lewis. What used to be a way to aid the chemo payments has now developed into a devoted small business and has earned recognition from news stations, radio stations and newspapers who are covering this inspiring story. Lewis and
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