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Bloomingdale/FishHawk Volume 10, Issue 10

TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK PAGEANT BENEFITS BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

PLANT CITY STREET FAIR COMING IN OCTOBER

By Sharon Still

By Alissa Bridges

to various causes. There are several pageants taking place throughout 2011-2012, with the first happening on Sunday, October 16, at Cowboys Steakhouse & Saloon in Plant City. Miss Cowgirl for Tough Enough to Wear Pink will have two categories for girls to compete and one category for boys to compete. FINALISTS FOR THE MISS COWGIRL WILL RECEIVE A The guys category is CROWN AND FLOWERS WHILE ADMISSION FEES WILL BE DONATED FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. Western themed and they have to add pink to their outfit Pageants with a Purpose is truly somehow. Girls can compete in a pageant series unlike those that beauty and/or Western, said can be found on television. McShane. My pageants are not about putMoney raised from attendance ting on a lot of makeup, fake hair fees for this event will go towards and tanning on the little ones. Each breast cancer research. age group needs to be represented The other pageants happening as the age that they are, said Vicky this year are Miss New Tampa, Miss McShane, the pageant series Holiday Glitz and Glamour, Miss founder. Heart of Trinity and Miss Pageant McShane participated in pagwith a Purpose. eants when she was younger and Miss Pageant with a Purpose was inspired to host her own pagwill take place during March of 2012 eants, which she has done for three and it will act as a finals pageant for years. all the contestants that were in the I loved participating in pagother four pageants, said McShane. eants when I was growing up and I For more information on enjoy hosting events. Thats what Pageants with a Purpose, please einspired me to host my own pagmail Vicky McShane at eants series, she said. info@pageantswithapurpose.com or Not only does McShane pride call 714-6513. For those interested herself on the fact her beauty pagin attending Miss Cowgirl, Cowboys eant series is unlike other pageants, Steakhouse & Saloon is located at she makes sure that the profit made 106 S.R. 60 in Plant City. from pageant admission fees is sent

and a hay bale maze. A chili cook-off, crafts, entertainment, vendor booths, antiques and more are being planned for the whole family to enjoy. Last year, more than 60 arts and crafts vendors and antiques vendors set up in McCall park for the event, according to Marion Smith, Plant City Chamber of Commerce president. In THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY PLANTACIOUS IN HISTORIC DOWN- addition, a DJ played TOWN PLANT CITY IN OCTOBER. music throughout the day, local merchants particiThe Greater Plant City pated in the chili cookChamber of Commerce off and activities enterDowntown Business tained the crowds Development Committee throughout the day. will hold its second annual This year much of the PLANTACIOUS! a Street same is planned. Fair. . . Plant City Style on Saturday, We had great weather and it October 22, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., was a great family event, Smith in the historic downtown area at added. We hope this years is just McCall Park and the Train Depot on as good. Palmer St. Plantacious is hosted by the Appraisers will be on hand again Plant City Chambers Downtown this year to assess art, collectibles Business Development Committee as and jewelry. a way to kick off the fall and holiday The appraisers will be available shopping season and to introduce at the Train Depot from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. newcomers to shopping and dining in and a nominal appraiser fee of $5 the historic downtown area. will be charged. Art, collectibles, jewAdditional parking in the lot on elry and more will be assessed. So, Collins St. and Dr. Martin Luther King dig in your attic or jewelry box, bring Blvd. will ensure an even more out your grandmothers antique ring enjoyable shopping experience. and find out its worth. Exhibitors are still welcome. For Children will be entertained with more information, call the Plant City activities such as face painting, Chamber at 754-3707 or visit pumpkin painting, a costume contest www.plantcity.org.

Home-Based B&W PC Consultants - Bill Thomas Immaculate Janitorial Service, LLC - LaShunda & Jerald Mangum Yard Guards on Doody, LLC - Cheresee Rehart Minority & Women Owned Campbell's Dairyland, Inc. - Jill & Jay Paules/ James & Leesa Lee Leonard's Academy of Dance & Centre for the Arts - Leonard Mardis Tutoring Club of Valrico - Susan Prestridge 1-5 Employees Community Insurance Group - Bill Puckett Green Lizard Lawn Care, LLC - Nicole Davis Hi Tech Automotive - Joe and Melissa Canfield 6-15 Employees Busciglio Orthodontics - Dr. Derek Busciglio Park Square Cellar - Shawn & Mary Sarkisian & Kevin Fulcher Valrico Animal Clinic - Dr. David Thomassy 16+ Employees Hess Orthodontics - Dr. Michael A. Hess, DMD, MS KnowledgePoints - Rod Burkhardt Superior Residences of Brandon Memory Care - Jill Andrew

2004
"1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business "1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business "1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business "1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business "1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business "1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business

2003

Darren Denington Lela Lilyquist J. Floyd Hall Chuck and Terri Long Pat Magruder Ken and Susan Fearnow Rufus Ashby Carole Gill Dr. Tim Russin Jack Ratcliffe Mathew Peeples Chris Tucker Doug Tibbits Taffy Coleman Dr. John McCoy Tony and Fran Harring Bruce Waterman Ron Glass and Barrett Smith David Combs Janet Costarell and Sharon Mulligan Janine Nickerson Sharon Kelly and Kelly Kenny Wingfield Hughes LeAnne Crabtree Jim and Sue Harbridge Gene Smith Kevin Donofrio Bill Wimble

Service With Style Nature's Health Foods, Inc. Sunshine State Fed. Sav & Loan Ice-Pro Mechanical Magruder Agcy-Nationwide Ins. Fearnow Insurance, Inc. Flooring America CRG Training & Consltg, Inc. Tim Russins, DDS Pro Golf Superstore Advanced Marketplace AAA Apple Roof Cleaning Premier Outdoor Lighting, Inc. Bloomingdale Travel Hawthorn Village A Quick Sign Bruce Waterman, DMD, P.A. Brandon Paint & Body, Inc. David Andrew Hair Salon Welcome Newcomer, Inc. Brandon-Valrico Journal Network Credit Services Forrester Smith, Inc. LeAnne's Old Fashioned Cookies Mail Boxes, Etc. Brandon Business Machines Athletic Club of America Redstone Resources

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Dr. Michael Sip Dave & Karen West Greg Celestan & Lewis Jolly Dave Kemp & Barbara Kemp Rinky Parwani Jay Polizi Scott and Gay Lynn Love Lori Bukaweski Sherry Leybovich Emma Hemness Betty Huth and Ed Booth Frank Fiume Ron and Jamie Seagren Mary Owens and Lisa Huetteman Rohini Rustogi Jeff Sheffer Marie Gilmore Jon and Lisa Yob Jake and Debbie Piascik Tim Kilpatrick Bobby Slate Anne Nymark James Young Rich Carey Melissa Snively Tracy Halfman Michael Wick Heather Ochalek Jana Broder

Signature Dentistry Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium Celestar Corporation Kemp Design Services Parwani Law, P.A. Electric Today, Inc. Loves Tire & Service Center, Inc. Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center Cruises For U / Cruise Planners Law Offices Of Emma Hemness, P.A. Huth & Booth - The Portrait Gallery i9Sports Corporation ServiceMaster 24 Hour Black Diamond Assoc., LLC The Brandon Montessori School I.T. Computer Solutions Osprey Observer Creative Recycling Systems Dream Limousine, LLC Kid's Community College

1999

"1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business Minority or Woman-Owned

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Judy Gettle Deja'vu Laser Services Dr. Sanford Schwartz & Dr. Craig Oldham Family Dentistry Michael T. McEnany McEnany Roofing, Inc Amy Kowalski Paul Senory Paul Fournier Donald B. Pate Dr. Richard Kane Sandy MacKinnon Marilyn Kitman Vincent Ferraro John Lynch Clifton C. Curry James Taylor Ed West Jack Bishop Bob Dykes Dr.W.Edward Gonzales Julian Craft Phillip Reed Dick Stowers K2 Engineering, Inc. Sencommunications, Inc. ReMax Realty, Unlimited Donald Pate & Associates Care Animal Hospital Yale Industrial Trucks Medical Billing Specialists Ferraro & Associates Flags Unlimited, Inc. Curry & Associates, P.A. Trennex Enterprises Little Ceasers Pizza Bishop Insurance Agency Dykes, Johnson Architects Pediatric Dental Care Craft Equipment Co. Phil Reed Equipment Stowers Funeral Home

2007

"1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business Minority or Woman-Owned

2006

"1-5" "6-15" "16+" Home-Based Business Minority or Woman-Owned

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"16+" Home-Based Business

1994 1993 1992 Mr. Electric of Tampa Bay, Inc. 1991 Professional Accounting & Consulting Services 1990 Golden Corral/Brass Bell Catering 1989 Lionheart.net 1988 State Farm Insurance/ Melissa Snively 1987 1986 Drug Screen Solutions 1985 Serenity Meadows Memorial Park 1984 Funeral Home & Creamatory 1983 Music Showcase 1982 Drum Magic

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