Monday, July 4, 2011
It was a close race but Cami Gibertini raised the most money for charity during her monthlong campaign.
River Hills resident Cami Gibertini has been named the newest honorary mayor of Brandon after an accounting of receipts was taken at the law offices of B. Lee Elam. The two candidates — Gibertini and Barbara Schwabe — collectively raised almost $72,000 in the one-month campaign that kicked off June 1 and officially ended this morning. “The economy’s not booming along and to raise $72,000 in a matter of a month is a great accomplishment,” said Sam Creaseman, president of the Community Roundtable, which runs both the honorary mayor’s race and the parade itself. “Both of these women worked very hard and had a great deal of support." “It was fun,” said Barbara Schwabe of Valrico, who ran a close race on behalf of the Center Place Fine Arts & …
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
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- D'Ann White
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
1. Candidate for honorary mayor of Brandon, Barbara Schwabe, will host a Disco Bingo Fundraiser June 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill, 701 W. Lumsden Road, Brandon. “Redneck wine, beer glasses” crafted at an earlier fundraising event will be sold for $10 each. Beer is 99 cents from 4 to 7 p.m. when you bring your redneck glass to O’Brien’s. There also will be prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Call 813-685-8888. 2. A fundraiser for honorary mayor of Brandon candidate, Cami Gibertini, will take place June 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Rack, 1025 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon. Call to reserve your tickets in advance, 813-315-3120. 3. A patriotic concert featuring the Eastern Hillsborough County Community Band and the Plant City …
Monday, June 20, 2011
Participants took part in a combat training class and received a T-shirt for a $20 donation to Cami Gibertini’s campaign for honorary mayor of Brandon.
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- Kevin Brady
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Cami Gibertini’s campaign for honorary mayor of Brandon got a kick start Saturday, June 18, at the Campo Family YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Road, with “Cami’s Combat Challenge.” Participants took part in a combat training class and received a T-shirt for a $20 donation to Gibertini’s campaign. So how did she come up with the unique fundraising idea? “It’s one of the classes that I take every week at the Y and, when I decided to run for honorary mayor, I decided to incorporate some of the things that I like to do into the race,” Gibertini said. “Fitness is a big part of my life and a lot of people who take the class are supporting me so it should be fun.” While she would love to ride in Brandon’s July 4th parade as mayor, Gibertini said the race …
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- D'Ann White
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
1. Prepare to dance the night away when Lester Freeman and D Band present a Pre-Father's Day Dance tonight at the Winthrop Barn Theatre, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview. Proceeds from the concert and dinner-dance will go to the establishment of a Marc Chagall Fine Art Museum in Winthrop Town Centre and the Hillsborough Community College Foundation, which provides scholarships for HCC students, according to Winthrop town artist Bryant Martinez. In addition to rhythm and blues and Motown tunes from the '70s and '80s by Riverview resident Lester Freeman and his band, the event will feature Italian cuisine provided by The Italian Kitchen in Riverview. The event opens at 6 p.m. and the first show begins at 7:30 p.m. Freeman said he and his …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.
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- D'Ann White
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. WHAT/WHEN: To get the word out on the dangers of texting while driving and other reckless driving habits, Bloomingdale Girl Scout Liz Hinckley is hosting a Drive Safe 5K June 18 at Alderman's Ford Park off County Road 39 in Lithia. WHY GO: At the race, she will ask participants to sign a pledge to drive safely. Each person signing the pledge will receive a beaded bracelet made by Hinckley that spells out messages such as "No Texting" and "Drive Safely." There will be T-shirts for the first 100 race…
Monday, June 13, 2011
The two candidates for honorary mayor are continuing fundraising events throughout the month.
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- D'Ann White
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Monday, June 13, 2011
With several events behind them, candidates for honorary mayor of Brandon Cami Gibertini and Barbara Schwabe are looking forward to two more weeks of fundraising for their chosen causes. Valrico resident Schwabe, current president of Center Place and vice president of Fred Schwabe & Associates, and River Hills resident Gibertini, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon and senior vice president of USAmeribank on Kings Avenue, are battling it out for the honorary post that dates back to 1959. The honorary mayor appears at ribbon-cuttings and civic functions throughout the year. More importantly, those running for honorary mayor of Brandon host events throughout the month of June to raise funds for their designated charities. …
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The Brandon honorary mayor's race kicks off today. Both candidates have fundraisers planned.
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- D'Ann White
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
1. Today is the kickoff for the race to become honorary mayor of Brandon. Candidates Cami Gibertini and Barbara Schwabe, both from Valrico, have fundraisers planned throughout the month to benefit their selected charities. Join them and help raise money for a good cause. 2. Schwabe will launch her campaign with a "Wing-It with Barbara" event June 1 at Beef O'Brady's on Kings Avenue at 5:30 p.m. when a portion of the sales will go toward her campaign. Schwabe also will sell 50/50 raffle tickets that evening. 3. Gibertini will kick off her fundraising efforts today with a Mall Crawl event at Westfield Brandon from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For $30, supporters will enjoy food from Sinigual, CPK, Ruby Tuesday, The Brass Tap, Ryuu and Grillsmith. 4. …
Monday, May 30, 2011
Candidates are planning events for the month of June.
Two area civic activists will host fundraising events throughout the month as part of their bid to become Brandon's next honorary mayor. Valrico resident Barbara Schwabe, current president of Center Place and vice president of Fred Schwabe & Associates, and River Hills resident Cami Gibertini, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon and senior vice president of USAmeribank on Kings Avenue, will battle it out for the honorary post. It's a tradition that dates back to 1959 when longtime Brandon resident Nat Storms served as Brandon's first honorary mayor. The honorary mayor appears at ribbon-cuttings and civic functions throughout the year. More importantly, those running for honorary mayor of Brandon host events throughout the month…
