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Ferguson, above, currently at the C.A.R.E. facility in Ruskin, is pet that is up for adoption. Older pets show their actual size and personality, usually are housebroken, more likely to understand what no means and come when called, need less supervision, have calmer attitudes, are drawn to serenity, are happy giving companionship and affection and can easily adjust to other pets. These animals have lots of love to share and just need a home. Photo by Bruny Hudson', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2127718' }, { 'name': 'November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. Ferguson, above, currently at the C.A.R.E. facility in Ruskin, is pet that is up for adoption. Older pets show their actual size and personality, usually are housebroken, more likely to understand what no means and come when called, need less supervision, have calmer attitudes, are drawn to serenity, are happy giving companionship and affection and can easily adjust to other pets. These animals have lots of love to share and just need a home. Photo by Bruny Hudson', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/18/thumbnail/2127713.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/18/gallery/2127713.jpg', 'caption': 'November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. Ferguson, above, currently at the C.A.R.E. facility in Ruskin, is pet that is up for adoption. Older pets show their actual size and personality, usually are housebroken, more likely to understand what no means and come when called, need less supervision, have calmer attitudes, are drawn to serenity, are happy giving companionship and affection and can easily adjust to other pets. These animals have lots of love to share and just need a home. Photo by Bruny Hudson', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2127713' }, { 'name': 'Corr Elementary School recently named its Terrific Kids for October. They are: Stephanie Ellis, Lena Sellers, Emilia Ochoa, Riley Linne, Annabelle Saenz, Winter Robinson, Dabren Vega, Jillian Gibson and Grace Feliciano Dylan Geary, Tyler Cardarelli, Ruben Sterling Peter Trippi, Alexis Weachter, Brittany Arroyo, Rebecca Bradford Bradley Fletcher and Antonio Robinson Alexandria Pigg, Chris Garcia Zach Kennedy, Asya Campbell, Kari Jobe, Jonathon Calder, Nelcit Jimenez, Kerol Bernard-Smith, Christopher Solis and Naomi Sellers Colleen Logue, Tiffany Dang Angela Coley, Gabrielle Watkins, Sarah Lopez, Jonathon Figueroa, Melisa Morales, Alejandro Leon and Carlos Rodriguez Sydnie Bracknell, Francisco Rodriguez, Monica Bonilla and Sheyenne Pigott. Photo from Corr Elementary', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/18/thumbnail/2127703.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/18/gallery/2127703.jpg', 'caption': 'Corr Elementary School recently named its Terrific Kids for October. They are: Stephanie Ellis, Lena Sellers, Emilia Ochoa, Riley Linne, Annabelle Saenz, Winter Robinson, Dabren Vega, Jillian Gibson and Grace Feliciano Dylan Geary, Tyler Cardarelli, Ruben Sterling Peter Trippi, Alexis Weachter, Brittany Arroyo, Rebecca Bradford Bradley Fletcher and Antonio Robinson Alexandria Pigg, Chris Garcia Zach Kennedy, Asya Campbell, Kari Jobe, Jonathon Calder, Nelcit Jimenez, Kerol Bernard-Smith, Christopher Solis and Naomi Sellers Colleen Logue, Tiffany Dang Angela Coley, Gabrielle Watkins, Sarah Lopez, Jonathon Figueroa, Melisa Morales, Alejandro Leon and Carlos Rodriguez Sydnie Bracknell, Francisco Rodriguez, Monica Bonilla and Sheyenne Pigott. Photo from Corr Elementary', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2127703' }, { 'name': 'Pictured celebrating National Bosss Day Oct. 16 at Wilhelm Heating and AC, Inc are, from left, Judy Hamp, Trish Dees, and Donna Kelly. They presented their boss, Mary Ann Wilhelm, right, with a card and flowers to celebrate the occasion. Photo from Wilhelm Heating and AC', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/18/thumbnail/2127708.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/18/gallery/2127708.jpg', 'caption': 'Pictured celebrating National Bosss Day Oct. 16 at Wilhelm Heating and AC, Inc are, from left, Judy Hamp, Trish Dees, and Donna Kelly. They presented their boss, Mary Ann Wilhelm, right, with a card and flowers to celebrate the occasion. Photo from Wilhelm Heating and AC', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2127708' }, { 'name': 'The GFWC Sun City Center Woman\'s Club makes plans for its big show Nov. 8. That is when the glitter, glamour and showmanship of Liberace, also known as Martin Preston, appears at Community Hall. Tickets are 20. Joining him on stage will be William Garon, a singer who has appeared in many Broadway productions. Seated from left are Helen Zeiders, Angela Wallace, Mary Jane Brown and Terry Waters. Standing from left are Pat Jacintho, Jean Rideout, Aine Paik and Phyllis Ward. Photo by Monica McPhillips', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121603.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121603.jpg', 'caption': 'The GFWC Sun City Center Woman\'s Club makes plans for its big show Nov. 8. That is when the glitter, glamour and showmanship of Liberace, also known as Martin Preston, appears at Community Hall. Tickets are 20. Joining him on stage will be William Garon, a singer who has appeared in many Broadway productions. Seated from left are Helen Zeiders, Angela Wallace, Mary Jane Brown and Terry Waters. Standing from left are Pat Jacintho, Jean Rideout, Aine Paik and Phyllis Ward. Photo by Monica McPhillips', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121603' }, { 'name': 'Members of the South Shore charter chapter of the American Business Womens Association recently attended a Leaders Light the Way conference hosted by the Greater Bay Area Council of the A.B.W.A. Attendees at the Sept. 20 event heard from six female speakers who explained how they had become successful in their professional lives, and gave tips on how the ladies in the audience might follow suit. The South Shore Chapter of the American Business Womens Association meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the clubhouse at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center. Information: www.ABWASouthShore.com or call Penny at 813 454-5406. Pictured at the Sept. 20 conference are, back row, from left: Penny Smith HR Block, Jennie Harris The Satin Chef, Ruth Benoit Jr. Orchids, Karen Lewandowski with Thor Your Special Dog. Front row, from left: Dolores Berens The Samaritans, Toni Huggins Acupuncture Wellness Clinic of Ruskin, Bobbie Rowe ReMax Realty, and Suzie McCracken World of Suzy Vong. Photo from Penny Smith', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121598.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121598.jpg', 'caption': 'Members of the South Shore charter chapter of the American Business Womens Association recently attended a Leaders Light the Way conference hosted by the Greater Bay Area Council of the A.B.W.A. Attendees at the Sept. 20 event heard from six female speakers who explained how they had become successful in their professional lives, and gave tips on how the ladies in the audience might follow suit. The South Shore Chapter of the American Business Womens Association meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the clubhouse at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center. Information: www.ABWASouthShore.com or call Penny at 813 454-5406. Pictured at the Sept. 20 conference are, back row, from left: Penny Smith HR Block, Jennie Harris The Satin Chef, Ruth Benoit Jr. Orchids, Karen Lewandowski with Thor Your Special Dog. Front row, from left: Dolores Berens The Samaritans, Toni Huggins Acupuncture Wellness Clinic of Ruskin, Bobbie Rowe ReMax Realty, and Suzie McCracken World of Suzy Vong. Photo from Penny Smith', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121598' }, { 'name': 'Susan Schleif, left, a MiraBay resident, presents Natalie Corr, Apollo Beach Elementary School PTA president, with a 6,000 check during a formal ceremony Sept. 5 at the new MiraBay Village Sweetbay Supermarket. The MiraBay Girls cookbook group has used their 450-recipe book, A Taste of MiraBay, to assist fundraising efforts for the schools Raise the Roof campaign. Funds are earmarked for the construction of a covered pavilion at the school. Photo from Apollo Beach Elementary School PTA', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121593.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121593.jpg', 'caption': 'Susan Schleif, left, a MiraBay resident, presents Natalie Corr, Apollo Beach Elementary School PTA president, with a 6,000 check during a formal ceremony Sept. 5 at the new MiraBay Village Sweetbay Supermarket. The MiraBay Girls cookbook group has used their 450-recipe book, A Taste of MiraBay, to assist fundraising efforts for the schools Raise the Roof campaign. Funds are earmarked for the construction of a covered pavilion at the school. Photo from Apollo Beach Elementary School PTA', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121593' }, { 'name': 'After Fr. John McEvoy blessed the Cross which will be suspended above the Sanctuary of the new Saint Anne Catholic Church on U.S. 41 in Ruskin at a special ceremony, parishioners lined up to worship and pray at the cross before it was dismantled to be stored away until the dedication of their new church, scheduled for later this year. Photo from St. Anne Catholic Church', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121588.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121588.jpg', 'caption': 'After Fr. John McEvoy blessed the Cross which will be suspended above the Sanctuary of the new Saint Anne Catholic Church on U.S. 41 in Ruskin at a special ceremony, parishioners lined up to worship and pray at the cross before it was dismantled to be stored away until the dedication of their new church, scheduled for later this year. Photo from St. Anne Catholic Church', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121588' }, { 'name': 'Students from Reddick Elementary School, above, had a special opportunity to view an exclusive performance of Cinderella, performed by the Riverview Little Theater Sept. 19. All 570 children rode on 10 busses to Riverview High School to view the extravaganza. It was a heartwarming sight to see all of our students sitting in the theater, like little adults, watching the performance. They studied theater etiquette and knew exactly how to behave, when to clap and even when to do a standing ovation, said Gail Greenmun, a teacher from Reddick. This special performance was arranged by Ellen Kleinschmidt, a music specialist, who played the fairy godmother in the play and Daron Hawkins, director and drama teacher at Riverview High School. All of the players agreed to perform free of charge and generous donations from the Riverview Masons, the Performing Arts Club of Sun City Center and Roger and Virginia Zwieg, the parents of Kleinschmdt, paid for the buses. Bob Heilman, the principal of Riverview, was instrumental in helping Reddicks assistant principal, Yolanda Guerra, get the busses. Heilman played the part of the King. What a dream come true it was for me to be standing on the stage anxiously waiting for the show to begin, knowing that the auditorium was filled with my students. Talking with them about it after the show, I know that Cinderella was an absolutely magical few moments in their lives, Kleinschmidt said. The students curriculum prior to the play was centered on the Cinderella theme. The children read and studied different versions of the fairy tale. J Roth, the principal of Reddick, was pleased with the event. For a while I wasnt sure that we could make this happen. Our students may never have this chance again and we didnt want to miss out on it. And with Mrs. Kleinschmidt performing, it was extra special for everyone. Above, from left, Reddick Elementary students Ashton Spitler, Luz Hernandez, Karrin Hailey and Kyle Williams with Caleb Bone Prince Charming, Brittany Hamilton Cinderella and Ellen Kleinschmidt Fairy Godmother. CREDIT: Reddick Elementary School', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121583.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121583.jpg', 'caption': 'Students from Reddick Elementary School, above, had a special opportunity to view an exclusive performance of Cinderella, performed by the Riverview Little Theater Sept. 19. All 570 children rode on 10 busses to Riverview High School to view the extravaganza. It was a heartwarming sight to see all of our students sitting in the theater, like little adults, watching the performance. They studied theater etiquette and knew exactly how to behave, when to clap and even when to do a standing ovation, said Gail Greenmun, a teacher from Reddick. This special performance was arranged by Ellen Kleinschmidt, a music specialist, who played the fairy godmother in the play and Daron Hawkins, director and drama teacher at Riverview High School. All of the players agreed to perform free of charge and generous donations from the Riverview Masons, the Performing Arts Club of Sun City Center and Roger and Virginia Zwieg, the parents of Kleinschmdt, paid for the buses. Bob Heilman, the principal of Riverview, was instrumental in helping Reddicks assistant principal, Yolanda Guerra, get the busses. Heilman played the part of the King. What a dream come true it was for me to be standing on the stage anxiously waiting for the show to begin, knowing that the auditorium was filled with my students. Talking with them about it after the show, I know that Cinderella was an absolutely magical few moments in their lives, Kleinschmidt said. The students curriculum prior to the play was centered on the Cinderella theme. The children read and studied different versions of the fairy tale. J Roth, the principal of Reddick, was pleased with the event. For a while I wasnt sure that we could make this happen. Our students may never have this chance again and we didnt want to miss out on it. And with Mrs. Kleinschmidt performing, it was extra special for everyone. Above, from left, Reddick Elementary students Ashton Spitler, Luz Hernandez, Karrin Hailey and Kyle Williams with Caleb Bone Prince Charming, Brittany Hamilton Cinderella and Ellen Kleinschmidt Fairy Godmother. CREDIT: Reddick Elementary School', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121583' }, { 'name': 'Following the Riverview Little Theaters presentation of Cinderella Reddick Elementary first-graders, Adriana Hernandez-Soriano, left, Aracely Galicia and Lilly Rodriguez meet Cinderella\'s wicked stepmother, Lacey Irwin, left, and stepsisters Allie Kaye and Casey Vaughn. Photo from Reddick Elementary School', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121578.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121578.jpg', 'caption': 'Following the Riverview Little Theaters presentation of Cinderella Reddick Elementary first-graders, Adriana Hernandez-Soriano, left, Aracely Galicia and Lilly Rodriguez meet Cinderella\'s wicked stepmother, Lacey Irwin, left, and stepsisters Allie Kaye and Casey Vaughn. Photo from Reddick Elementary School', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121578' }, { 'name': 'After months of preparation, the first 16 feet of the Ruskin History Center will dedicated in ceremonies at 8 a.m. Oct. 21. The first two display cabinets above are being hosted in the lobby of the SunTrust Bank of Ruskin at 502 North U.S. Highway 41. Artifacts from Ruskins timeline include at one end, fossils from the Paleozoic era found by Frank Garcia in the Leisey shell pits of Ruskin and continue up through the groundbreaking of the new Hillsborough County College South Shore campus. The long-term goal is to be able to house and display much more of Ruskins history as part of a larger community center perhaps supporting the communitys Ruskin Town Center revitalization plan, said Fred Jacobsen, director of the Ruskin Historical Society. Also at the dedication ceremony, Frank Garcia will be receiving the 3rd Annual Historic Preservation Award from the Ruskin Historical Society. Frank Garcia has done much to preserve and document Ruskins very early history and has brought international recognition to the area. Frank Garcia founded the Paleo Preserve exhibit at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center and next week will be adding additional display and classroom space there, Jacobsen said. The Ruskin Historical Society is a project of the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation. More information about Ruskins history can be found at the website www.RuskinHistory.org Photo from Fred Jacobsen', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121573.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121573.jpg', 'caption': 'After months of preparation, the first 16 feet of the Ruskin History Center will dedicated in ceremonies at 8 a.m. Oct. 21. The first two display cabinets above are being hosted in the lobby of the SunTrust Bank of Ruskin at 502 North U.S. Highway 41. Artifacts from Ruskins timeline include at one end, fossils from the Paleozoic era found by Frank Garcia in the Leisey shell pits of Ruskin and continue up through the groundbreaking of the new Hillsborough County College South Shore campus. The long-term goal is to be able to house and display much more of Ruskins history as part of a larger community center perhaps supporting the communitys Ruskin Town Center revitalization plan, said Fred Jacobsen, director of the Ruskin Historical Society. Also at the dedication ceremony, Frank Garcia will be receiving the 3rd Annual Historic Preservation Award from the Ruskin Historical Society. Frank Garcia has done much to preserve and document Ruskins very early history and has brought international recognition to the area. Frank Garcia founded the Paleo Preserve exhibit at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center and next week will be adding additional display and classroom space there, Jacobsen said. The Ruskin Historical Society is a project of the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation. More information about Ruskins history can be found at the website www.RuskinHistory.org Photo from Fred Jacobsen', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121573' }, { 'name': 'Michael Porter territory manager for Carrier Florida West Coast, South West Territory spoke at the July 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Shore. Porter spoke about the recent changes in the heating and air conditioning industry. Pictured with Porter is Mary Ann Wilhelm, president of Wilhelm Heating and AC, Inc. The Rotary Club of South Shore meets at noon every Wednesday at the Cypress Creek Golf Club, 1101 Cypress Village Blvd. in Ruskin. Information: David Madden, 813 645-3732. Lunch is 12 and guests and visiting Rotarians are always welcome. Photo from Anne Madden', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121568.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121568.jpg', 'caption': 'Michael Porter territory manager for Carrier Florida West Coast, South West Territory spoke at the July 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Shore. Porter spoke about the recent changes in the heating and air conditioning industry. Pictured with Porter is Mary Ann Wilhelm, president of Wilhelm Heating and AC, Inc. The Rotary Club of South Shore meets at noon every Wednesday at the Cypress Creek Golf Club, 1101 Cypress Village Blvd. in Ruskin. Information: David Madden, 813 645-3732. Lunch is 12 and guests and visiting Rotarians are always welcome. Photo from Anne Madden', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121568' }, { 'name': 'Mary Ann Wilhelm and Hillsborough County Sheriffs Deputy Chris Gerard enjoyed a recent fundraiser for Wilhelms run for honorary mayor of Ruskin. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121563.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121563.jpg', 'caption': 'Mary Ann Wilhelm and Hillsborough County Sheriffs Deputy Chris Gerard enjoyed a recent fundraiser for Wilhelms run for honorary mayor of Ruskin. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121563' }, { 'name': 'Members of the MI Bank staff who helped out at Mary Ann Wilhelm\'s fundraiser for Honorary Mayor of Ruskin were, from left, Jim Cullum, Yasmin Neylan, Beverly Dail, Deb Adams and Michael Acevedo. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121558.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121558.jpg', 'caption': 'Members of the MI Bank staff who helped out at Mary Ann Wilhelm\'s fundraiser for Honorary Mayor of Ruskin were, from left, Jim Cullum, Yasmin Neylan, Beverly Dail, Deb Adams and Michael Acevedo. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121558' }, { 'name': 'Donna Kelly and Kay Carr turned out for Mary Ann Wilhelm\'s fundraiser for Honorary Mayor of Ruskin. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121553.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121553.jpg', 'caption': 'Donna Kelly and Kay Carr turned out for Mary Ann Wilhelm\'s fundraiser for Honorary Mayor of Ruskin. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121553' }, { 'name': 'T-N-T Academy of Judo collected several medals at a recent tournament in Lakeland. Eleven students aged 7 years old to 40-something competed in the annual Imperial Dragon Tournament in Lakeland Sept. 20. The academys youngest competitor, Cameron LaSSalle, took home a second place, with his sister, Kiana LaSSalle, earning a third place. Other winners included: Emily Naylor second place Hugh Hickman second place, Logan Barrett second place, Gregory Zappia second place, Sara Subko second place and Jason Huertas first place. Nick Gates, in his first Judo competition, also fought bravely against a very seasoned international competitor from Columbia while Tylor Ferry earned a first place and Tom Barnhardt had a third place finish in the masters division. Head coach and sensei Scott Ferry and assistant coaches Kurt Huertas and Carlos LaSSalle were very pleased with the results of the tournament. Serving as technical officials were Christine Ferry, Tiffany Ferry, Deanna Huertas, Kayla LaSSalle and Nick Cullen. The academy also held its first competition fundraising event Sept. 27 at Courtesy Toyota in Brandon at the Scion Customer Appreciation Event. Pictured washing a car at the event are, from left, Hugh Hickman, Jason Huertas and Nick Gates. Miriam Gates, a salesperson at Courtesy Toyota and mom of academy member Nick Gates, got the ball rolling for the event by suggesting it to her supervisor. The team worked hard and washed cars from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and were gratefully accepting donations that will help offset national competition fees. Three more fundraising events are being planned throughout the year with the proceeds to be distributed to team members who qualify to attend the National Judo events being held around the country in July. Directly after finishing the car wash everyone had to hurry home to get cleaned up to attend the first ever Promotion Night for the academy. Promotions were held at the Big Bend Road Beef OBradys, with everyone crowding together in the coachs meeting room to celebrate the following promotions: Cameron LaSSalle, Kiana LaSSalle, Emily Naylor and Gregory Zappia all earned their yellow belts. Nick Cullen received his orange belt. Logan Barrett earned his green belt, Tiffany Ferry received her blue belt and Jason Huertas earned his purple belt. For more information about the academy, 12628 Bramfield Drive, Riverview, call 813 333-3534. Photo from T-N-T Academy of Judo', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121548.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121548.jpg', 'caption': 'T-N-T Academy of Judo collected several medals at a recent tournament in Lakeland. Eleven students aged 7 years old to 40-something competed in the annual Imperial Dragon Tournament in Lakeland Sept. 20. The academys youngest competitor, Cameron LaSSalle, took home a second place, with his sister, Kiana LaSSalle, earning a third place. Other winners included: Emily Naylor second place Hugh Hickman second place, Logan Barrett second place, Gregory Zappia second place, Sara Subko second place and Jason Huertas first place. Nick Gates, in his first Judo competition, also fought bravely against a very seasoned international competitor from Columbia while Tylor Ferry earned a first place and Tom Barnhardt had a third place finish in the masters division. Head coach and sensei Scott Ferry and assistant coaches Kurt Huertas and Carlos LaSSalle were very pleased with the results of the tournament. Serving as technical officials were Christine Ferry, Tiffany Ferry, Deanna Huertas, Kayla LaSSalle and Nick Cullen. The academy also held its first competition fundraising event Sept. 27 at Courtesy Toyota in Brandon at the Scion Customer Appreciation Event. Pictured washing a car at the event are, from left, Hugh Hickman, Jason Huertas and Nick Gates. Miriam Gates, a salesperson at Courtesy Toyota and mom of academy member Nick Gates, got the ball rolling for the event by suggesting it to her supervisor. The team worked hard and washed cars from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and were gratefully accepting donations that will help offset national competition fees. Three more fundraising events are being planned throughout the year with the proceeds to be distributed to team members who qualify to attend the National Judo events being held around the country in July. Directly after finishing the car wash everyone had to hurry home to get cleaned up to attend the first ever Promotion Night for the academy. Promotions were held at the Big Bend Road Beef OBradys, with everyone crowding together in the coachs meeting room to celebrate the following promotions: Cameron LaSSalle, Kiana LaSSalle, Emily Naylor and Gregory Zappia all earned their yellow belts. Nick Cullen received his orange belt. Logan Barrett earned his green belt, Tiffany Ferry received her blue belt and Jason Huertas earned his purple belt. For more information about the academy, 12628 Bramfield Drive, Riverview, call 813 333-3534. Photo from T-N-T Academy of Judo', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121548' }, { 'name': 'In collaboration with the local group Feline Folks and the CARE Animal Shelter, 19 free roaming cats were spayed or neutered and vaccinated as part of the trap-neuter-return last month. In what both groups plan as a humane effort towards reducing the many feral cat colonies in the South Shore area, the two groups plan a monthly clinic on the third Saturday of every month in an effort to fix as many of the free roaming felines as possible. Before being returned to their colonies, each cat also is also left ear tipped top part of left ear is removed while in surgery for identification purposes. Above, cats rest in post-operative care after their operations. Information: Feline Folks, 813 944-7651, or CARE, 813 645-2273. Photo from Feline Folks', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121533.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121533.jpg', 'caption': 'In collaboration with the local group Feline Folks and the CARE Animal Shelter, 19 free roaming cats were spayed or neutered and vaccinated as part of the trap-neuter-return last month. In what both groups plan as a humane effort towards reducing the many feral cat colonies in the South Shore area, the two groups plan a monthly clinic on the third Saturday of every month in an effort to fix as many of the free roaming felines as possible. Before being returned to their colonies, each cat also is also left ear tipped top part of left ear is removed while in surgery for identification purposes. Above, cats rest in post-operative care after their operations. Information: Feline Folks, 813 944-7651, or CARE, 813 645-2273. Photo from Feline Folks', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121533' }, { 'name': 'Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign for mayor.', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121538.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121538.jpg', 'caption': 'Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign for mayor.', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121538' }, { 'name': 'On Sept. 25, MI Bank in Apollo Beach hosted a silent auction for he benefit of Mary Ann Wilhelm\'s campaign for Honorary Mayor of Ruskin. The event raised just shy of 1,500 for the campaign. Above, David Madden of Weichert Realtors SouthShore and Beverly Dail of MI Bank greeted guests as they arrived. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121543.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121543.jpg', 'caption': 'On Sept. 25, MI Bank in Apollo Beach hosted a silent auction for he benefit of Mary Ann Wilhelm\'s campaign for Honorary Mayor of Ruskin. The event raised just shy of 1,500 for the campaign. Above, David Madden of Weichert Realtors SouthShore and Beverly Dail of MI Bank greeted guests as they arrived. Photo from Mary Ann Wilhelm campaign', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121543' }, { 'name': 'One of 60, Don Hinderliter said as the Rev. Tracy Wilder started to bless the small black dog Hinderliter cradled in his arms. Like many other pet lovers, Hinderliter, president of Critter Adoption Rescue Effort, Inc. C.A.R.E., Hillsborough Countys no-kill animal shelter in Ruskin, and Elaine Armstrong, a volunteer at C.A.R.E., came to the Blessing of the Animals in Sun City Center Oct. 4. Unity Community of Joy, a spiritual fellowship in Sun City Center, coordinated the event with the pet supply store the Three Legged Poodle Pet Boutique, 715 Imar Drive in Sun City Center, where they offered people an opportunity to have their pets blessed in front of the store. Wilder, rector at St. John The Divine, Episcopal Church, in Ruskin, conducted the blessing. He also did it for the store last year. Besides meeting dogs, cats, iguanas and birds, Wilder said, he once blessed a horse that arrived in a trailer. This time, a fox found its way to the blessing. Debra Kaprive, representing Elmiras Wildlife Sanctuary in Wimauma, came with a small full-grown African Fennec fox. People brought mostly dogs to the blessing. Small dogs outnumbered big dogs, and they asserted their rights. Some told their giant peers with forceful yapping that they were not intimidated by their size. Others pulled their owners to their furry friends, determined to say hello. Lora Pinta of Ruskin, above, took her leashed cat Mr. Roo to the blessing. I walk him every morning on the leash for a half hour. He gets his outdoor exercise, Pinta said. Pinta took in Mr. Roo more than two years ago when neighbors found the 4-month-old kitten. Randolph, a miniature poodle, came to the blessing in a baby stroller pushed by his owner, Dawn Hennen from Sun City Center. He received his blessing sitting in his carriage, without having to get out. Hennen came last year to the blessing with Randolph also. She said, He is 15 years old, he has a heart problem. I thought he could use a little help. Photo from Bruny Hudson', 'thumb_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/thumbnail/2121528.jpg', 'medium_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/images/100038/photos/2008/11/10/gallery/2121528.jpg', 'caption': 'One of 60, Don Hinderliter said as the Rev. Tracy Wilder started to bless the small black dog Hinderliter cradled in his arms. Like many other pet lovers, Hinderliter, president of Critter Adoption Rescue Effort, Inc. C.A.R.E., Hillsborough Countys no-kill animal shelter in Ruskin, and Elaine Armstrong, a volunteer at C.A.R.E., came to the Blessing of the Animals in Sun City Center Oct. 4. Unity Community of Joy, a spiritual fellowship in Sun City Center, coordinated the event with the pet supply store the Three Legged Poodle Pet Boutique, 715 Imar Drive in Sun City Center, where they offered people an opportunity to have their pets blessed in front of the store. Wilder, rector at St. John The Divine, Episcopal Church, in Ruskin, conducted the blessing. He also did it for the store last year. Besides meeting dogs, cats, iguanas and birds, Wilder said, he once blessed a horse that arrived in a trailer. This time, a fox found its way to the blessing. Debra Kaprive, representing Elmiras Wildlife Sanctuary in Wimauma, came with a small full-grown African Fennec fox. People brought mostly dogs to the blessing. Small dogs outnumbered big dogs, and they asserted their rights. Some told their giant peers with forceful yapping that they were not intimidated by their size. Others pulled their owners to their furry friends, determined to say hello. Lora Pinta of Ruskin, above, took her leashed cat Mr. Roo to the blessing. I walk him every morning on the leash for a half hour. He gets his outdoor exercise, Pinta said. Pinta took in Mr. Roo more than two years ago when neighbors found the 4-month-old kitten. Randolph, a miniature poodle, came to the blessing in a baby stroller pushed by his owner, Dawn Hennen from Sun City Center. He received his blessing sitting in his carriage, without having to get out. Hennen came last year to the blessing with Randolph also. She said, He is 15 years old, he has a heart problem. I thought he could use a little help. Photo from Bruny Hudson', 'credit': 'southshore_staff', 'gallery_url': 'http://snap.tbo.com/photos/index.php?id=2121528' }, ]