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Riverview Honorary Mayor's Race Candidates Announced

The race is on for the 2012 mayor.

Candidates have declared and are now planning fundraisers in an effort to become Riverview's 2012 honorary mayor.

The race officially kicked off June 10 at Salute! Sports Grill on Boyette Road in Riverview.

The Sports Grill provided food, beverages and live music by acoustical duo Zebron & James for the event. On hand for the celebration was current honorary mayor, Michael D. Self II, owner of S&S Taco/Pizza & Stuff, 10664 U.S. 301 S., Riverview.

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Among those who have officially tossed their hat into the ring to run for the title of 2012 honorary mayor of Riverview are Lisa Kennedy of Alley Cat Pest Control, who will raise funds for Mended Little Hearts and Faces of Courage; Stuart Mackey of Mackey Productions, who will raise funds for LifeCare of Brandon; Wendy Milenkevich of The Preserve at Alafia, who is raising funds for Joshua House; and Gabrielle Perham of Mace Multimedia, who is raising funds for the Riverview Boys & Girls Club.

The candidates will host fundraisers and the candidate who raises the most money between June and Sept. 15 will be declared Riverview's new honorary mayor. The funds raised will be equally divided among the candidate’s charity of choice and the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce. 

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Upcoming fundraisers include:

  • Lisa Kennedy will host a wine-tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at Four Paws Veterinary Clinic, 9430 Balm-Riverview Road, Riverview.
  • Lisa Kennedy will host a Super Sunday Bowling Party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7 at The Alley at South Shore, 10221 Big Bend Rd. in Riverview.
  • Lisa Kennedy is hosting a raffle to win center stage seating at the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce membership meeting luncheon at Aston Gardens, 231 Courtyards Blvd., Sun City Center, Tuesday, Aug. 23. Three winning tickets will be drawn. To purchase tickets, call 813-671-3838.  
  • Lisa Kennedy will host an Evening of Entertainment at Aston Gardens from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.
  • Lisa Kennedy will host a '50s Salute to the Happy Days and Grease Tribute from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.
  • Gabrielle Perham will host a Casino NIght Sept. 2 at Winthrop Barn Theatre, Riverview.

    For information, visit RiverviewChamber.com or call the Riverview chamber office 813-234-5944.


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