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With the help of a few key figures, Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, overcame poverty to become a star. Now, he’s returning the favor to Tampa Bay. Interview by Shawna Wiggs | Photography by Gabriel Burgos Written by Michael Kwitko | Art Direction by Heather Fitzpatrick
Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, cuts an imposing figure. The former University of Florida defensive end towers over nearly everyone he shares a room with. The character of Titus O’Neil is brash and arrogant, using his Titus Worldwide talent agency to amass power in the WWE. Yet it only takes a few moments to realize that the man behind the Titus O’Neil persona is a gentle giant. The multi-time pro wrestling tagteam champion has leveraged his successful WWE career to accomplish his ultimate mission: giving back to the Tampa Bay community. He’s involved with 18 | TampaMagazines.com
multiple charities across the region, seemingly never missing a chance to help make a difference. The Tampa Bay Lightning even recognized Bullard’s efforts by naming him their 261st Community Hero in March. Bullard isn’t shy about why he does what he does. He was told he’d be dead or in jail by 16. Instead a youth outreach program, the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, helped him excel. Now he wants to give back.
“I just like seeing people who have influence use it for positive things,” he says. “They have a voice.” Bullard isn’t afraid to use his to roar.
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Fighting to make a difference You grew up in North Florida, attended the University of Florida, and now you live in Tampa. What made you decide to stay in Florida? The weather. I just love the state of Florida. Some people grow up here and want to leave and go live somewhere else, up north, New York or wherever. I’m just not a cold weather guy, so I’ve always enjoyed living here. Your WWE career began after a pretty successful football career. How did you make that transition? One of my best friends is [actor and former WWE Superstar] Dave Bautista. He was in the business at the time. He’s gone on to make movies now, but he always encouraged me to at least give [the WWE] a try. I was driving in South Tampa, where their headquarters were, one day. I ended up walking into the back room and saying, “Hey, I’m coming in to take a look at the place,” and almost as soon as I walked in I was signed as a WWE Superstar. where does the name Titus O’Neil come from? My youngest son’s name is Titus, and Shaquille O’Neal was one of my favorite athletes growing up. I just put those two names together. Around the rest of the country you may be known as a WWE Superstar, but here in Tampa Bay you’re known for your philanthropy. What are some of the organizations you’re involved in? Well I’m known worldwide for my philanthropy. When I’m in town I do a lot with various charities, including the United Way Foundation, Metropolitan Ministries and Embracing Legacy, which was a foundation I was the president of, as well as Unsigned Preps and Wheelchairs 4 Kids. There’s not really a lot that I don’t do. Boys & Girls Club is a huge charity I work with, as well as the Hillsborough County School Board. Where does your drive to give back come from? My upbringing. My mother had me at a very young age. We were raised to be very level-headed. We grew up very poor, and I was labeled a kid who would be dead or in jail before I was 16 years old. I got a chance to go to a place called the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches program.
The people there that invested in me, invested in the program and invested in the youth, they gave me an opportunity to be successful. It was an investment they made with no guarantees that they’d have a return on it. So each day I get up I have an opportunity to repay those people. Some I’ve met; some I’ve never met. I think part of my story and part of my journey was to get to a point where I could be a voice for people who may not be in stable situations and tell them to stay out of trouble and show them that there are people out there who were in similar situations or worse who have had great success stories — stories that involve people who took the time to invest in them one way or another. I have a love of people from all walks of life. People from all walks of life, all demographics, have helped me get to the position I’m in today to give back. So everything I try to do from a philanthropy mindset is about people and just making people aware that we’re all one instance away from being in the worst situation or a better situation. It’s a matter of perspective. Your signature charitable event is the Joy of Giving at Raymond James Stadium, where you partner with local businesses and non-profits to donate 10,000 gifts to children and families. Where did the idea for that event come from? First it was my church, Revealing Truth Ministries. Our pastor, Pastor Greg Powe, called on us to volunteer. One event I was involved in was a gift-giving event. I [began] moving it away from the church because not everyone involved were church-going people. I wanted a community event, not a church event. The whole concept behind it is giving people gifts that they actually want. When a kid gets their name called, they go up and they pick the gift they actually want. It’s not just someone handing them a gift and saying, “Merry Christmas.”
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This year we’re going to take it to the next level. We’ve got some awesome partners. We’ve got first responders; the sheriff’s office is on board, the Tampa Police Department is on board. The NBA donated basketball hoops so community members can play basketball with official equipment. The USTA will set up tennis courts for kids to play tennis. I’m trying to build relationships on top of giving gifts: the gift of character. We’ve got great people in and around the city who have great hearts to give, and they do. They give during Thanksgiving, or they give during the holidays. My question to all of them is, what’s going to be done the other 364 days? Those families that came to you and me in the situations that they were in don’t just go away because they got a new game. So what can we do to bring together all of this phenomenal work? I figure, let’s get out there and have some bounce houses, have the Rays come out, have the Lightning come out and celebrate everything about giving. Let’s acknowledge those who have needs. Organizations, like churches, and other people with the right mindset needed to get out there and address these situations.
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What do you need from your regular community citizen? What could we do to help make a difference?
I think the biggest thing is to come and see [the event on Dec. 23]. They can sign up at joyofgivingtampa.com. They can donate. They can volunteer. They can participate. This is really an open invitation for people to experience something that’s never been done in the city of Tampa. It can scare a lot of people. It’s never been done, and you say you want to give out 10,000 gifts at one event. I say stuff like that, and then I start proceeding to go through with it. Everyone is wondering about the logistics and this and that. I haven’t thought about it like that. I just thought about pledging the time and resources to make it happen. We’ll get it done. I’ve reminded people here lately that Gasparilla started off a certain way [as a smaller event]. Now it’s a staple of our city. I want this to be the same thing. I want other people around the country to emulate we’re doing on the same day so we can get other people
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Fighting to make a difference together, be it other athletes or entertainers in Dallas or New York, everyone doing the Joy of Giving on this day for the community to come together. Earlier this year you gave a TED Talk at UCLA about the domino effect of advocacy and the importance of having positive influences. Who were the positive influences in your life growing up and what effect did they have on you? My mother was the first positive influence on my life because she gave me life. She had a choice, and she made a very difficult choice. She definitely afforded me my motivation for a lot of the things that I do. A guy by the name of Mr. Charles Blalock, he influenced me; he’s still alive. There were two guys I called Dad growing up, and he was one of them. Pastor Greg Powe passed away. He was the other one. I grew up in Live Oak, Florida. It’s a very different place [than Tampa]. My high school football coach was one of the only people I could talk to about race. We still had our difference of opinions about certain things, but I was at least able to talk to him about how I felt in that city. My college coach, Coach Steve Spurrier, taught me about competition and competing the right way, and not to be
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Thaddeus stands at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 270 poundS Played as a defensive end for the Florida Gators under legendary coach Steve Spurrier He sacked Super Bowl champion Payton Manning during a FloridaTennessee game in his first season with the Gators Thaddeus, as Titus O’Neil, is a two-time tag team champion in the world of sports entertainment. He’s held both the Florida Championship Wrestling tag titles and the WWE tag titles.
afraid to have fun while competing and having fun with your opponents. They get [ticked] off; that’s part of it, you know? You want their best. Some people think you should be politically correct when you speak about stuff, but I’ve never been a politically correct person. What’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong, and it is what it is. I have this water. If I put just a little bit of dirt in it — just a little bit — would you drink it? If I took the dirt out, would you drink it? Absolutely not. So either way you wouldn’t drink it. It’s still dirty water. That’s how I feel about the truth. No matter how you soften it up, the truth is the truth. Steve Spurrier was brutally honest with a lot of people, including myself. I enjoyed that about him. Over the last few months you, Chris Archer from the Tampa Bay Rays, and J.T. Brown of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been working with the Tampa Police Department to improve community relations. How did that partnership come about? I’ve had a partnership with them for a while. J.T. developed a partnership with them at the beginning of the season after he protested in a way that he saw fit. He got some backlash from it, but he took a step further and got involved and now he and Chief Dugan are like best friends. Chris Archer went the same way. Great guy, great talent, great human being. So is Jameis Winston. I just like seeing people who have influence use it for positive things. They have a voice. They can bring light to some issues and educate about certain issues that people want to stereotype a certain way, like the notion that police are bad people. They’re not bad people. The reason I want law enforcement to be positive is because law enforcement saved my life. I went to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, which was run by law enforcement and founded by law enforcement. So it’s a deep respect for law enforcement. Yeah, but I’m also very cognizant of the fact that, much like athletes, you have people who go out and make mistakes, but you should not mischaracterize the whole group because of a few. So the way I protest is the way I
Thaddeus with sons Titus (left) and Thaddeus Jr. (right).
encourage others to protest. If you have a problem with the education system, get involved with the schools. You have a problem with the justice system? Develop a relationship with law enforcement officers. You have two young sons. What do you teach them about being a positive influence in the world? We have three rules in my house. Rule one is love and respect everyone you come in contact with. You may not like them. You may not agree with them, but you love them and you respect them. Rule number two is don’t use the word “can’t.” I was told my entire life I can’t do things. That was proven to be a lie, so no one can tell them they can’t achieve. Rule number three is to be your best. If you got a C or a B on a test, no one can be disappointed if you gave it your best. No one can be disappointed in what you do. We talk about those three messages every single day. If I get a phone call or text message out of the blue when I’m on the road from a teacher or a coach or another parent saying, “I just wanted to let you know you raised an awesome son,” that’s the equivalent to me of getting a phone call saying they scored a touchdown. You’ve talked a lot about what it means to be a father and have even participated in the Ad Council’s Fatherhood campaign. What is your favorite part of being a father? I don’t have a favorite. I never met my biological dad and never had a male role model at home, so I love every
aspect of being a dad: coming home and getting hugs from coming in the door, going to their games, going to their schools, going to the Lightning games, Bucs games, sitting on the couch watching TV. On a lighter note, you walked in dressed to the nines. Have you always been interested in fashion? Yeah. I grew up poor and couldn’t afford the stuff I wear now. Michael Jordan was my favorite athlete, not just because of the way he played, but also because of the way he dressed. He’s the reason I shaved my head. I just loved it, the way he’d come to the arena every day dressed to the nines. I tried to imitate that as much as I could with the little bit I had. I’ve always loved fashion. Both men’s and women’s fashion. I just like seeing people dressed nicely. It shows a certain confidence. My younger son, he’s a shoe guy. My eldest son, he’s a fashion guy. What is your favorite thing about Tampa, other than the weather? The people. We have some really good people here. You can tell the way these non-profit organizations, are able to survive and do great work year in and year out is because we have a giving community. Those people come from all walks of life and all different types of backgrounds. To read the full interview with Thaddeus Bullard, go to tampamagazines.com/Thaddeus
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Hometown: Tampa Bay Alma mater: University of North Florida; University of South Florida; University of Florida (M.S.)
In her own words: “We help healthcare professionals of all sorts find and fill positions. Within about three months [of starting my business], it was a national brand, and we had national clients. I never really realized all that recruiting could be, and I think not coming from a recruiting background was kind of an advantage for the brand.” Philanthropic efforts: Skip Cline Society, benefiting the Morton Plant Mease Foundation; Public relations chair of the Charity Polo Classic, which raises money for Tampa Bay charities Why the Charity Polo Classic: “Everyone involved is really passionate about the community, they’re passionate about making a difference, and you connect with those people if you’re similar.”
BRIANNA BEAN, 31
Founder & CEO, The Job Scouts
Motto: It’s OK to be a late bloomer. Favorite thing about Tampa: “It’s a community of a lot of great people, a lot of people who are community-focused and interested in giving back and helping each other.” Now reading: “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson
Hometown: Tampa Alma mater: University of Florida (B.S.); University of South Florida (M.D.)
In his own words: “My whole family has been doctors or attorneys, so I picked the path of medicine. My father is an oral surgeon, so I chose to go down the medical road. I’d been around cosmetic surgery a lot. My father did some facial cosmetic procedures back when I was younger that I would assist him on, and I always knew that’s what I wanted to do. I’ve known that since high school.” Philanthropic efforts: Raised $36,000 at Castellano Cosmetic Surgery for the Boys & Girls Club this year; Teal Recovery Project; 13 Ugly Men Why the Boys & Girls Club: “A staff member was involved in the organization when she was younger, so it hit home for our staff, and the whole team believed in their mission.” Mentor: Robert Jackson. “He trained me in cosmetic surgery in Indianapolis, and he’s kind of considered the godfather of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.” Favorite book: “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews
JOSEPH CASTELLANO, M.D., 39 Cosmetic Surgeon, Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center
TOP 10 UNDER 40 Hometown: Washington, D.C. Alma mater: Pomona College (Claremont, CA)
In his own words: “We came up with this name, “College Hunks Hauling Junk,” thinking it would be a catchy way to make the phone ring. Now we have over 100 franchises around the country with a couple of thousand employees and close to 200 employees here in Tampa. [Co-founder] Omar Soliman and I now focus on the vision, culture, resources, barriers to success, accountability and cheerleading.” Philanthropic efforts: In 2017, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving began a partnership with Feeding Children Everywhere. The company donates two healthy meals for every completed job, with a goal of more than 1 million meals in the first three years. Why Feeding Children Everywhere: “There’s an experiential component to it [with boxing meals]. I think if you’re just writing a check it can be sort of surface level. When you actually get to experience something, there’s something right-brained that pulls at the heartstrings and makes you feel a connection to the cause you’re involved with.”
NICK FRIEDMAN, 35
Co-Founder, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving
Mentor: John Sykes, the founder of Sykes Enterprises
Hometown: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Alma mater: Art Institute of Tampa
In her own words: “[As event planners], we handle the parties from beginning to end. We start with invitations and go all the way down to close of the party — every single aspect from coming up with the concept to putting together a budget for clients and organizing every little detail of the event.” Philanthropic efforts: The Heart Gallery, which raises awareness of Tampa children waiting to be adopted by foster families; Teal Recovery Project, which raises awareness and funds for women battling cervical cancer Why those organizations: “I love the Heart Gallery’s mission and what they do. I love how they do it. I’m very fond of the Teal Recovery Project, and I’m amazed by what [organization president] Rena Carideo has started there.”
ALLY LAMB, 34 Owner/Event Planner, The Social Revelry
Mentor, and his best piece of advice: My dad. “He was born in 1914 and came from nothing. He built the American dream. He died on his 85th birthday when I was 16, and my two older brothers, Brent and Bryan, basically stepped in as my father figures. Both of them share my dad’s qualities. He used to tell me to do good, and that my word was my bond in business and in life. Both of my brothers made sure that was part of who I was, and at my core that is the most important part of who I am.”
Hometown: Tampa Alma mater: Florida State University (B.A.); University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D.)
In her own words: “I manage the department’s attorneys and legal investigators and provide legal advice to Chief Anthony Holloway, his Command Staff, and police and civilian supervisors 24/7. My day-to-day work varies with what our officers are working on, which I love.” Philanthropic efforts: Board of Directors, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay; Board of Directors, Leadership Alliance Advisory Board; Founder, Justice Teaching program at Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg
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General Counsel, St. Petersburg Police Department
Why the Crisis Center: “I saw their mission work when no one was watching. As a prosecutor, I worked with women who had been the victims of extreme violence, including rape and sex trafficking. At the request of my team, the Crisis Center provided each woman with a dedicated victim advocate. It was deeply empowering to see women leading other women.” When I’m not in the office, you can find me: “Surrounded by people who make me a better person: my husband, Gary Weisman, my dear friends, and my dog, Squally. He thinks he’s a person.”
Hometown: Washington, D.C. Alma mater: University of South Florida
In his own words: “As a real estate developer, I really try to study the psychology behind the way people want to live and use that to identify opportunities. Real estate development is an art and a science. A developer must be very disciplined about the numbers (the science), but if you make the right bets on location and design (the art), it can really increase profitability.” Philanthropic efforts: Board member of Central Park Village Youth Service, which assists at-risk children in Tampa by providing food, clothing, scholarships and more Why Cental Park Village Youth Service: “CPVYS is dedicated to helping underprivileged children get a good education in and out of the classroom. I truly believe educating our youth is the key to making the world a better place.” Mentor: Booky Buchman. “His parents were early settlers and merchants in Ybor City. You still see the Buchman name on top of several buildings along 7th Avenue. He is completely true to his word and a man I really respect.”
MICHAEL MINCBERG, 33 President, Sight Real Estate
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Hometown: Rochester, New York Alma Mater: St. John Fisher College
In his own words: “As the director of sales for developer services, I meet with developers who are purchasing land, and we consult with them to help create the buildings. We meet with architecture teams and interior designers, program the condominium buildings, hire the sales staff and manage the sales of the new condos and townhomes in both St. Petersburg and Tampa.” Philanthropic efforts: President, 13 Ugly Men; Tampa Theatre; Children’s Cancer Center. On 13 Ugly Men: “We throw parties for charity. Our slogan is ‘Parties with a Purpose.’ We have quarterly parties and events to raise money for local charities. Our signature events are the Halloween party and white party, and we’ve recently thrown the Kentucky Derby party and an ugly sweater party. We’ve raised $1 million for local charities over the years, and our goal is to raise over $100,000 each year.”
DAVID MOYER, 35 Director of Sales, Developer Services, Smith & Associates Real Estate
Best piece of advice I’ve ever received: Don’t make the same mistake twice. Favorite thing about Tampa: The size. “It’s a growing city, but it’s not large enough that you can’t make it your own. You have a platform to grow individually.”
Home state: New Jersey Alma mater: Florida State University
In his own words: “I’ve always had a passion for our community. We recruit companies and try to get them to start their businesses here, [then we] help business owners and start-up entrepreneurs learn, connect and grow in the community. I think it’s important that all of our team members are originally not from Tampa. We love the community so much we don’t want to leave.” Philanthropic efforts: Chairman, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County; Honorary Commander, MacDill Air Force Base; Board, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Why the Early Learning Coalition: “My real passion is visiting the provider centers and making sure that the parents of the children in the VPK system are happy with the system we’re providing: with the education, with the outcomes, with the curriculum. My philosophy has always been that if you start early, you’ll succeed.” Favorite thing about Tampa: “I think we’re just a very open community. It doesn’t matter your ethnicity, where you came from, your age, your profession, people want to see you succeed.”
AAKASH PATEL, 33 President, Elevate, Inc.
TOP 10 UNDER 40 Hometown: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Alma mater: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In her own words: “I love my job, and I’m really passionate about what we’re able to do on a daily basis. I’m also able to report on issues that are important, not only to me, but to my community: the military and things that other moms and dads are having to deal with.” Philanthropic efforts: Works closely with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides full college scholarships for children of fallen Special Operations team members; Board member of High Risk Hope; My Warrior’s Place; Remember, Honor, Support; Babycycle
COURTNEY ROBINSON, 34 Anchor, 10 News WTSP
Why Special Operations Warrior Foundation: “I am so passionate about them because I have that personal connection, [with my sister and I] being recipients. Our father was in Special Operations and passed away in 1994. The work that these men have to do is incredible. To be able to take that burden away from them if something, God forbid, were to happen on the battlefield or in training, that their children would be taken care of, that’s huge.” Motto: Remember, kindness is always the best way to treat others and yourself.
Hometown: Bradenton, Florida Alma mater: University of South Florida (B.A., M.S.W.)
In her own words: “Our organization strives to increase services to individuals throughout the country who suffer from symptoms of trauma, such as post-traumatic stress, who go untreated or are receiving ineffective methods of treatment. My career in clinical practice over the years has afforded me the opportunity to work among diverse populations with a specialization in trauma and life transitions as well as providing community outreach for at-risk individuals and families of all ages.” Philanthropic efforts: Past president of LAMPLighters; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Ministries Why Metropolitan Ministries: “I was initially drawn by the immense effort they provide to the families in our community during the holidays. I was given the opportunity to incorporate my involvement into my clinical internship for my master’s degree, where I developed and implemented a pediatric yoga program with the children and provided a semester-long emotional intelligence workshop for the teens in the Mighty Metro Kids afterschool program.” Motto: Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you. App I can’t live without: “My calendar and alerts!”
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If you live on Harbour Island or are just visiting, most likely you’ll be looking for convenient shopping for food and drinks. Stop by The Market at Harbour Place. From beer, wine and snacks, The Market has everything for your onestop shopping convenience. Enjoy it by the pool. Take it home or on your boat. When hunger strikes, swing by The Market at Harbour Place. THE MARKET AT HARBOUR PLACE: 401 CHANNELSIDE WALK WAY, TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-6275 44 | TampaMagazines.com
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CHARITY GUIDE It’s better to give than receive, as the old saying goes, and there’s no better way to start off the New Year than by giving back to the community. In that spirit, we asked our advertisers to choose one charity to highlight in South Tampa Magazine, and we put together our own collection of interesting facts and stats about some of the groups making a difference in Tampa Bay. If you’re looking to give back this season, you’ll find a variety of worthy organizations in the following pages sure to interest and and inspire you.
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES
This local, independent, faith-based nonprofit has been committed to providing hope since 1972 by offering services for poor and homeless families in Tampa Bay. Fun fact: 203,200 volunteer hours were given to Metropolitan Ministries in 2016. DONATION INFO: metromin.org | (813) 209-1000
DONATED BY: Ethan Allen, Davis Facial Plastic Surgery & Hyde Park Cosmetic Surgery Center
FACTS & STATS
138,954 Meals Served in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay in 2015
AMERICAN BULLDOG RESCUE OF TAMPA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY
ABR is not a shelter but an all-volunteer group dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for bulldogs in need.
Since 1990, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay has been helping generous people make a difference in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties by connecting donors and their gifts to the nonprofits addressing the needs and concerns they care about to make a lasting impact.
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americanbulldogrescue.org carey@americanbulldogrescue.org
cftampabay.org (813) 282-1975
DONATED BY: Maney | Gordon, P.A.
DONATED BY: Dan Crick, CPA
DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES
FLORIDA BOXER RESCUE
Founded by Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks, this organization provides educational opportunities to socioeconomically challenged youth that will instill, inspire, broaden and develop cultural and social vision and ensure they have every chance to develop into the strong, productive leaders of tomorrow.
FLBR’s sole purpose is to find permanent and loving homes for neglected and abandoned Boxers who are in shelters and also to assist owners who must find new homes for their beloved Boxer dogs.
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db55.org | (813) 877-8681
flbr.org
DONATED BY: FLA Pools
DONATED BY: Heim Regenerative Medicine
H.O.P.E. HELPS ALL
H.O.P.E., or Helping Oliver’s Pals Everywhere, is a non-profit animal rescue assistance team that aims to help keep animals in their homes and out of shelters by helping with medical food and vaccines for pets.
MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA
The local chapter of this national organization grants the wishes of children in the Tampa Bay area with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
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hopehelpsall.com Facebook: HOPE Helps All (813) 815-FIDO (3436)
sfla.wish.org | (813) 288-2600
DONATED BY: Dr. Kenneth Pages
DONATED BY: Klik Fitness
METRO WELLNESS & COMMUNITY CENTERS
MY HOPE CHEST
Committed to providing quality health and wellness services that are inclusive, relevant and supportive and represent the lifetime continuum of the diverse people in the community.
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The only national charity funding breast reconstruction for uninsured and under-insured breast cancer survivors. Their services “pick up” where other organizations leave off, providing the final step in breast cancer treatment, making women whole again.
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metrotampabay.org (813) 232-3808
myhopechest.org (727) 488-0320
DONATED BY: Suncoast Surgical Associates
DONATED BY: Coberly Plastic Surgery
THE SKILLS CENTER
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Utilizing athletics as the mechanism to accelerate academic achievement, build character and promote health and fitness for young people ages 3 to 18 in Tampa Bay.
The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic disease through research and treatment. For information on local events and volunteer opportunities, email Region-Tampa@stjude.org.
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theskillscenter.org (813) 703-1324
stjude.org (813) 868-2700
DONATED BY: William Mack, M.D. & The Mack Center
DONATED BY: The Perry-Thomas Team
SUSAN G. KOMEN FLORIDA SUNCOAST
TAMPA BAY MENTAL HEALTH
The local source for funding programs that provide breast health services and breast cancer education and outreach in a sixcounty wide service area.
Our vision is to develop a community free from stigma and discrimination and support mental health-based clinical, education and research initiatives across Tampa Bay.
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komensuncoast.org (727) 823-0728
tbmentalhealth.org (813) 603-6611
DONATED BY: The UPS Stores on Platt & Jackson Streets
DONATED BY: BoardPrep Recovery Center
Did You Know? Statistically, only 64% of sibling groups in foster care in Florida are placed together. Many brothers and sisters are separated due to lack of funding and proper resources. The Children’s Home Network makes it a priority to keep sibling groups together, so they can heal from abuse, neglect and abandonment.
We are grateful to serve a family of 9 foster siblings, who are receiving the therapeutic and specialized care they need to heal and thrive...TOGETHER!
www.childrenshomenetwork.org
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AL LOPEZ PARK IN TAMPA
8:30 am – Festivities Begin 9:30 am – Opening Ceremonies 10:00 am – 3K Walk Kick-Off Sign up today at GuideDogsWalkathon.org FACTS & STATS
88% Amount of Children Served by Big Brothers Big Sisters Who Live Below the Poverty Line
111,843 Number of Calls Handled by the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s 211 Crisis Line in 2016
At Cask Social Kitchen, get discounted drinks and half-price appetizers from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday (208 S. Howard Ave.)
SOUTH TAMPA
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Eating out is always fun, but it’s even more so when you get a great deal. From wings for pocket change to halfoff wine and a price break on kebabs, there are dining specials across South Tampa every night of the week. On the following pages, get the details on some of the best offers at South Tampa restaurants available each week.
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SoHo Sushi Mixer Mondays — get a select cocktail and appetizer for $11 3218 W. Kennedy Blvd. (813) 873- 7646 sohosushi.com M O N D AY
Hula Bay Club Steampot Mondays ¬— your choice of a Florida Steamer (shrimp, mussels, clams potatoes and corn) or Orleans Steamer (sweet snow crab, crawfish, shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and potatoes) for $19.99 5210 W. Tyson Ave. (813) 251-3663 hulabayclub.com T U E S D AY
Tampa Pizza Company Get a signature personal pizza and a beer or a glass of house red or white wine for $7.99 every Tuesday. 777 N. Ashley Drive, Ste. C (813) 463-1600 tampapizzacompany.com Sun-Thurs: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Miguelitos Taqueria y Tequilas $2 traditional street-style tacos; $1 off all other tacos; $3 off craft cocktails from 6 p.m. to close 2702 W. Kennedy Blvd. (813) 872-5600 miguelitostampa.com
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Gengiz Khan
3114 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. (813) 805-6400 gengizkhan.com Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Now moved to a new location! Stop by Gengiz Khan on Bay to Bay Boulevard in Palma Ceia to enjoy longtime favorite Mediterranean delicacies like grilled kebabs, mezze platters, salads and entrees. Gengiz Khan is a six-time winner of Tampa Bay’s best Mediterranean restaurant and is open seven days a week serving fresh, authentic cuisine. This holiday season, enjoy specials for just $11.95 Monday through Wednesday. Contact Gengiz Khan to learn about catering for your event or party. Enjoy the $5 Wednesday menu with $15 all-you-can-drink on select wines.
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Koto’s Japanese Steak House Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée 533 S. Howard Ave. (813) 964-6808 kotosteakhouse.com W E D N E S D AY
Carmel Kitchen Wine & Unwind Wednesdays — 50% off bottles of wine and daily happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. ($6 appetizers) 3601 W. Swann Ave. (813) 964-6889 carmel-kitchen.com W E D N E S D AY
The Press Box Boneless wings for $.75 all day 222 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 876-3528 pressboxsports.com
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Bella’s Italian Café
1413 S. Howard Ave., Suite 100 (813) 254-3355 bellasitaliancafe.com Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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Kojak’s House of Ribs Pulled Pork Thursdays — pulled pork sandwich and one side for $6 2808 W. Gandy Blvd. (813) 837-3774 kojaksbbq.net T H U R S D AY
Cheap 5 for $5 — choose from five appetizers for $5 each, plus $5 cocktails 309 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-5878 cheapinsoho.com F R I D AY
Beef O’Brady’s Seafood Combo Fridays — fish and shrimp plus fries and coleslaw for $9.99 2819 S. MacDill Ave. (813) 835-9464 4516 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 837-5200
This Hyde Park fixture has created the best Italian food in the Tampa area for more than 30 years. Bella’s offers a balanced combination of traditional favorites and innovative new creations. Taking a comprehensive approach to the cuisine of Italy, you’ll find spicy, earthy dishes like Grouper alla Calabrese alongside richer northern fare, such as Pollo o Vitello Marsala o Piccata. The ever-evolving wine list includes nearly 40 wines by the glass. Bella’s offers curbside pickup daily from 4-10 p.m. and happy hour from 4-7 p.m. weekdays and Sunday-Thursday 11 p.m.-close, Friday and Saturday 12 a.m.-close, with half-price pizzas and calzones late night. Jan + Feb 2018 | 55
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