Debora Coty An inspirational speaker and author of the popular book series, Too Blessed To Be Stressed, with over 2,000,000 copies sold. Her passion is sharing an off-beat blend of biblical truth gift-wrapped in humor, encouragement, and unconventional wisdom with women of all ages. She believes that the stresses of life become manageable when we truly understand God’s blessings. Deb’s wit and insights have helped thousands of women: Women enjoy Too Blessed To Be Stressed products as fun gifts for friends and family, including her books, devotionals, journals, planners, cookbook, and adult coloring book. Deb considers herself a tennis junkie and “choco-athlete,” which means she exercises just so she can eat more chocolate! She is a retired piano teacher and orthopedic occupational therapist. Deb currently lives, loves, and laughs in central Florida with her husband, Chuck, two grown children, and three adorable grandbuddies who live next door. https://deboracoty.com/

Derek Maul https://derekmaul.blog/about/ Author/Speaker Derek Maul writes regular columns for a number of news outlets, journals, and magazines. His commentary and features have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, Presbyterians Today, Guideposts, Chicken Soup for the Soul and many other print and online publications. Derek’s most recent book is also his first novel. Suddenly the Light Was Gone: a novel of WW2 is now available at Amazon.com. Pilgrim in Progress: notes from the journey, was released in late 2015. Other titles include: “10 Life-Charged Words: real faith for men” (2012), “Reaching Toward Easter: devotions for Lent“, “GET REAL: a spiritual journey for men” (2007); In My Heart I Carry A Star: stories for Advent” (new edition); and “The Unmaking of a Part Time Christian” (2009). Click here for his author page at Upper Room Books – or his Author Page at Amazon. Derek is married to Rebekah, a Presbyterian pastor. They have two children, Andrew (who teaches internationally with his wife, Alicia, and their son) and Naomi (who lives in Florida with her husband Craig Campbell and their three children). The Mauls share their empty nest with a huge galumphing Golden Retriever named Max. Before becoming a full-time writer, Derek taught public school in Florida for eighteen years, including cutting-edge work with autistic children. He holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and education from Stetson University and the University of West Florida. Derek is active in teaching at his church: adult Sunday school, small-group ministry, and men’s Bible study. He enjoys the outdoors, traveling, photography, reading, cooking, playing guitar, and golf.

SCOREService Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE is an organizationdedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground.Whether you need help evaluating a new business idea or plan,stimulating business growth, or developing long-term stability - SCORETampa can help at little to no cost. Our goals are your goals. Let'sset & meet them together with training opportunities, free workshops,and online resources!Our volunteers are successful real-world business professionals whovolunteer thousands of hours to help existing and startup businessessucceed. Our volunteers are experts with experience in areas such as;accounting, finance, human resources, consulting, import/export, law,operations, production, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, sales,marketing, management, business plan preparation, strategic planning,and many other business disciplines.We provide:Volunteer MENTORS who share their expertise across many industriesFree, confidential business mentoring in person, via email, or by videoFree business TOOLS, templates, and tips here onlineInexpensive or free business WORKSHOPS (locally) and webinars (online 24/7)https://www.score.org/tampa

Jonathan Torres is a born and raised Floridian, and the first generation American. His parents are from Colombia, where he spent his summers learning his family's heritage and culture and maintaining his adoption of the Spanish language. Jonathan began his professional career in 2001 as a production director and on-air personality at radio stations across Florida and Alabama. Jonathan has lived in Tampa Bay since 2006, where he became the Tampa Bay division marketing director for DR Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder. In 2012 he served as the Director of Digital Integration for the Republican National Convention, and in 2014 and 2015 led Hispanic Outreach efforts for the Republican National Committee in Tampa Bay. Since 2006, Jonathan has been heavily involved in the community's business and political circles.  He most recently served as the Gulf Coast Regional Director for US Senator Marco Rubio, overseeing 9 counties and working alongside county commissioners, city council members, chambers of commerce, and main infrastructure points such as Tampa International Airport, Port Tampa Bay, and the region’s VA hospitals. In January 2020, Jonathan jumped into entrepreneurship and started a digital content production called  @falkenburgproductions .

Vine Vegan - OUR STORY FOOD IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE My greatest relationships and bonds have been forged with an abundance of food cultivated with love and care. Every gathering with friends and family; always a feast. Breaking bread together, sharing laughs, and stories is how I’ve always made deep and meaningful connections with people. No greater joy exists for me than to have my house full of people (family, friends, strangers; literally anyone) and for them to eat a meal I made and leave feeling the love I poured into preparing it. In My Family Food = Love I learned to cook from the most important and influential people in my life; my mom, dad, and grandmother. My family’s journey to veganism was quick and mostly seamless, and rewarding in all the ways. As we swapped our chicken for tofu and our ground beef for lentils; I knew that with every meal, I was impacting the livelihood of animals and our planet. I was setting up myself, my husband, and our children for a healthier future. With every non-vegan friend or family member who marveled over my plant-based delicacies, I knew I could make a difference if more people could enjoy them. I am determined to set a strong example for my kids to have empathy and compassion for the world around us. To hope others will join us, even if just a few plant-based meals a week. As a daughter of a Latino and a Brit, who was born in Hawaii, raised in Europe, and an American through-and through; I was sure to balance everything by connecting my heritage and life experiences when creating the Vine Vegan menu. With this in my heart and support from my family and friends, I bring you vegan dishes that I hope will blow your mind. This is my mission: to bring people together over food, capture the culture of community, and use ridiculously delicious vegan food to do it. I welcome all who are curious, or defiant, or courageous. We want you to eat well and feel good about what you eat. And with every spoonful I hope there to be love, compassion, and open-mindedness. With Love, Danielle Stevens eat@vinevegan.com Plants for Pets has a program where adoption flyers are attached to all take out orders to promote adoption. She has an adoption wall of all the adoptions made through this program. Vine Vegan is the only plant-based eatery in Brandon! Serving coffees, breakfast, lunch, dinner, & weekend brunch. Email: eat@vinevegan.com Phone: 813-939-8463 Address: 2080 Badlands Dr. Brandon, FL 33511https://vinevegan.com/contact/

You may have seen Bokors Corner on Facebook. The man behind the page is local resident Brian Bokor. For 9 years Bokor’s Corner has been keeping you informed and updated about the growth and development of eastern Hillsborough County. Bokors Corner started as (and still is) a personal hobby for Bokor; a place for him to keep track of all the local community growth taking place. It is for his personal use, but as it is all public record (no confidential information), he graciously shares his finds with the community.Born in Chicago, IL, Bokor grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1986. He worked for Allstate Insurance as a Financial Analyst for 15 years and then opened up a Real Estate Appraisal firm in 2003 with his wife, Sharon, who is both an appraiser and a real estate broker. With the development boom of the current market, her focus has been specializing in assemblage of vacant land.Bokor visits the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser site (http://www.hcpafl.org), which gives you owner info, property location and current use, size of parcel and more.“If you can find those little yellow signs on the project site, they will have the rezoning or file or application number for that specific project listed. This is when you would need to go to the Rezoning, Plans and Permit Information (PGM) Store website to do further research at ‘www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en and search ‘PGM.’”He notes that sometimes you have to dig through several file folders in order to find the information you might be looking for.Bokor loves the interaction with those who use his Facebook page. If you see something while you are driving around the community, let him know and he will find out what is going on. Like Bokors Corner at www.facebook.com/bokorscorner/. You can also signup for his exclusive newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/4c11098ff34a/bokors-newsletter-signup.

LeHeal Biogenix is committed to giving back to the community and supporting those in need. That commitment has prompted them to join forces with The Brothers In Arms Foundation and Regenative Labs to provide much-needed services to veterans in the Tampa Bay Area. Through this donation campaign, the clinic hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of our veterans by providing healthcare services that address pain from damaged tissue. "We are honored to be a part of this initiative to give back to our veterans who have given so much for our country," said LeHeal Biogenix provider Gavril Green Goodman, APRN (Combat Veteran and Flight Nurse with U.S. Air Force). The donation campaign is open to all Marine Special Forces and Recon veterans in the Tampa Bay area who are in need of healthcare services to treat missing or damaged tissue. Instead of covering up the pain with steroids, this type of care addresses the real tissue issue. Veterans interested in receiving healthcare services from LeHeal Biogenix can contact Regenative Labs for more information by calling 1-800-891-3452 x1700 or e-mailing info@regenativelabs.com. LeHeal Biogenix in Tampa, Lakewood Ranch, and Lakeland, Florida, offers innovative pain treatments using the latest medical advances. The practice’s biomedical approach uses substances like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma, collectively known as regenerative medicine. LeHeal Biogenix provides a nonsurgical approach to healing and long-lasting pain relief. The medical team specializes in therapies that stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Through orthobiologics (regenerative orthopedics), their treatments stimulate growth factors and reduce inflammation, promoting a faster recovery and improved pain reduction. Regenerative medicine treatments are also safe for repeated use (unlike steroids), offering an alternative treatment for joint pain. These natural substances repair or reduce tissue damage at the injury site, delivering long-lasting pain relief. The treatments LeHeal Biogenix uses cause little discomfort and are outpatient, same-day procedures. South Tampa; Hyde Park Tampa 2007 W Swann Ave, Suite B Tampa, FL 33606 813-999-2192 Brandon 1155 Nikki View Dr, Brandon, FL 33511 813-999-2192 Lakeland 1826 N Crystal Lake Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 863-249-4744 Lakewood Ranch 8430 Enterprise Cir, Suite 120 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-909-6011

Kerrie Hoening manages sales for Lithia/FishHawk and Valrico based businesses, she has been in this role at the Osprey Observer for 14 years. Kerrie has seen a lot of changes since her start at the Osprey Observer, including but not limited to the accquistion of the Valrico, Brandon, and Christian Voice edition. As well as the growth of the sales office & writing staff. Kerrie has also seen the addition of an online management source and an expansion of social media. Kerrie says “ as the community has grown, we’ve grown”.Outside of the Osprey Observer Kerrie is a native of the Tampa Bay area and was a graduate of the 2nd graduating class at Bloomingdale Senior High School. Kerrie went on to graduate from the University of South Florida with a degree in Vocal Performance and specialization in the classical & operatic arts. Kerrie has been married for 26 years to her husband Jeff who is also a Bay area native, and together they have three children Dirk, Zack, and Megan. Kerrie said “We’ve lived in FishHawk for over 16 years & have enjoyed raising our family here”.Typically Kerrie is not at the Osprey Observer’s office because her job is Outside Sales. So her job consists of meeting with potential clients to advertise with the Osprey Observer and/ or managing their current accounts. Networking within the FishHawk Valrico Chamber of Commerce. As well as managing publications. Daily Kerrie, processes requests to and from production for client ad changes, assists with billing, submits editorial requests & following up with printed pdfs for clients, as well as reviewing the printed versions before they go to press.Kerrie doesn’t have just one favorite memory at the Osprey Observer, Kerrie said “I have many – having worked here for so long – All of the special perks that come with working here are all great memories for me: Concerts with the orchestra, painting & art workshops, massages, escape rooms, lunches & dinners to restaurants, Busch Gardens, you name it – we get to do a lot of cool things here!!”

Tessera of Brandon, is fresh, modern and state-of-the-art assistedliving and memory care facility designed to support residents’well-being.The apartments allow for maximum independence and the community spaceshelp keep you connected and engaged with options for outdoor dining,and places to gather like our event center.All of our studio, one and two bedroom floor plans at our retirementcommunity have been designed with your every move in mind. Eachsingle-occupancy senior apartment has its own private bathroom with araised vanity and walk-in shower and grab bars. There is also akitchenette with a refrigerator, sink, microwave and cabinets.Residents are invited to decorate their apartments, just another waywe want this to feel like your home.The apartments in the memory care neighborhood have their own privatebathroom and roll-in shower.1320 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL, United States, Florida(813) 607-6880https://www.tesserabrandon.com/Jill Andrew is the award-winning director of marketing and a U.S. ArmyVeteran who brings a wealth of knowledge to our senior living

Danielle Waymire, owner and founder of Daily Blends Smoothie & JuiceBar says she "wanted a family business that included my children.Teaching them responsibility, healthy habits but most of all spendingtime with them.”This shop, located in the Valrico Commons Publix plaza, encouragesspending time with family and getting closer with those who love youmost. It sells smoothies, protein shakes, waffles and donuts. Some fundrinks that it serves include Skittles, Pink Starburst and WatermelonCrawl. It also has a kids menu with drinks like Blue Raspberry,Strawberry Blast, Dino Juice, and Green Apple. If you ask, therestaurant always has a flavor of the day, and you can add on vitaminC, collagen, probiotics, immunity boosters, hydration, fiber or aloeto any drink.Email dailyblendsfl@gmail.com, call 813-409-3642 or check out itsFacebook page under the name ‘Daily Blends.’ It is located at 1991 E.SR 60 in Valrico and open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.and on Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Jose Roldan Jr. is a husband, a father, a grandfather, a sought-after movie extra and behind-the-scenes photographer and a foodie with his own podcast called The Jose Show! He's only been acting since January of this year and has more than a dozen movie-credits to his name including a big budget Hollywood film starring Superman actor Dean Cain! https://www.thejoseshow.com

Hunter Gambria, Restaurateur/Entrepreneur/philanthropist.  Hunter started his first company Hurricane IT Solutions, LLC when he was just 17 years old turning it into a successful IT and technology company and now, he's a S.E. Hillsborough County restaurant mogel opening two new concepts in the past few months. Hunter is the owner of the new Hunter's Brunch Shack on U.S. Hwy. 301 in Riverview and of the newly unveiled Eats at the Cottage, the former Ruth's Steak house longtime restaurant. http://huntersbrunchshack.com/ and it's sister restaurant http://Eatsatthecottage.com/ www.hurricane-it.com

Artist Alejandro Algarin is an Artist at Muralist / Illustrator and art teacher at Center Place of Brandon who Studied Media Arts & Animation at The Art Institute. All summer, students were creating interactive spray paint art and this fall, he will teach cartooning, animation and more. He just hosted a successful Center Place art show and is excited to share his gifts. https://www.facebook.com/Muralist-Illustrator-101877938430851/https://www.facebook.com/ArtInstitutes/

Shannon Carlton is the founder and lead adventurer in Uprooted Adventures! She is completing a year traveling across this great country of ours. Shannon sold her home, her successful business and continued her business coaching business on the road as she traveled and had lots of guests join her on her adventure! https://uprootedadventures.us

Jessica Adams-Director, Losing to Win feat. Dean CainJessica began her fitness journey as a client many years ago and was inspired by how her trainer changed her which, ultimately, changed her career path. She understands what it feels like to be the client and the emotions that go along with striving to make life changes.Jessica first started by competing as a NPC Figure competitor in 2006 and then  again in 2007.  She became a NASM certified Personal Trainer and specializes in one-on-one training, group training, children's fitness and sports specific training. Jessica is an AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor with certifications in Les Mills BodyFlow, Cycling, RealRyder Cycling and Booty Barre. She also teaches Yoga, Pilates, Kettlebell, Boot Camp, and Circuit and Sculpt classes. She realized very quickly that her experience with personal training and knowledge of the body was an asset to the group fitness participants.Taking that competitive spirit further, Adams has been a lead actress in several full length feature films and has now moved behind the camera as a director of a new faith-based film, Losing to Win featuring Dean Cain. She is the co-lead of the JC Films Production Club Tampa. So, what is the Production Club? The goal of this film production club is simple: Produce faith and family films. To collaborate with other creative believers in using our unique experiences and skills to enact positive social change through film in our communities and across the country.https://www.jcfilms.org/post/jcfilms-production-club-tampa

@Tony Baroni Team - Keller Williams Realty Tony Baroni, owner Born and raised in the Midwest, Tony learned at an early age the importance of hard work and honesty. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor Degree of Science with an emphasis in sociology & psychology and quickly followed his dream to exchange some of those snowy months for the warm Florida sunshine. With his wife by his side, he started his career in Florida as a Logistics Consultant in the Automotive Industry, saving his clients over a million dollars each year on each account he handled. In 2005, he started to pursue the Real Estate arena working as a Mortgage Broker and later found his true passion as a Realtor. He worked on a real estate team for four years that was ranked Top Ten in America as the lead listing agent & buyer agent. After building his business by referrals Tony decided that his next step would be to build his own team within Keller Williams Realty and take his business to the next level. Tony is well connected and serves a non profit local board and has been in the top networking group called BNI for 11 years. With two younger kids to come home to each night his priorities are faith, family, and business in that order. Tony loves to coach youth sports since 2014, grilling, traveling, learning and sports. Once you work with Tony you will know you have made a lifelong Real Estate connection. During the pandemic the team started the Call In to Win Sweepstakes and give away major prizes including gift certificates, hotel stays and more and give a donation from every call to charity! To date, the team has donated more than ..... to charities! https://www.tonybaroni.com/

Bikes For Christ was started in 2016 with a commitment to helping those in need while also sharing the love of God. Our organization has quickly grown to encompass providing transportation across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco Counties with a mission to one day be nationwide. By showing God's love through providing bicycles for those in need, we hope to lead them to a life in His eternal kingdom. For several years Patrick (Pat) Simmons was trying to figure out how he could combine his passion for cycling with a cause that could really make a difference in people's lives. At the time he couldn't seem to come up with something that really had purpose, but all that changed after a trip with his church, First Baptist Dover, to Nicaragua in June 2015. He got to see poverty up close and personal and what it was like to live with very little. After he returned, he decided to get involved with his church in helping feed the homeless once a month at Amazing Love Ministries in Ybor City. Pat enjoyed it so much that he started going every week to help feed. He then got involved with a few other organizations that helped feed the homeless and needy and it was at this point he knew that he could do more. There was a real need for transportation for those who were really trying to better themselves and Pat knew he could help. Bikes for Christ was born in March 2016. With just some simple postings on Facebook and Craigslist seeking used bicycles, donations started pouring in. Currently Bikes For Christ receives donations from across four counties and redistributes them through other charitable organizations who work directly with clients and are able to “vet them out” to determine who really has a need. The organization has also expanded to help veterans and seniors with their commutes. Children are also a priority. As Pat states “every kid deserves a bike.” The most important part in all of this is that those who receive bikes know that someone loves and cares for them. “Through giving we show love, and it’s the same love and compassion that Jesus showed us” Pat says. With every bicycle, a Bible goes along with it. “It’s the handbook that gets us through this life and into heaven to spend with God for all eternity.”

The esteemed Dr. Cousins is the founder and senior pastor of Love First Christian Center in Riverview, FL. He is an accomplished author and contributing benefactor and producer of the critically acclaimed movie, "A Question of Faith." Leveraging his nationally recognized status as a retired NFL defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, he has extended his reach within the community through self-motivation seminars, presentation competencies, youth partnership programs, and financial wealth symposiums. Dr. Cousins is an alumnus of Florida A&M University where his motivational speaking journey began, encouraging high school students to seek a higher education. He was the first generation in his family to go to college. Dr. Cousins went on to earn his PhD from Tabernacle Bible College. Included in his accolades is his creation of The Gap (The Guaranteed Achievable Plan), a formula derived to achieve unlimited success and capital gain. Of all his accolades and accomplishments, Dr. Cousins is most proud of his first ministry, his marriage to Dr. Charmaine and their beautiful children Jomo, Jamya, and Josiah. Pastor Jomo Cousins https://lfcc.tv/ Would love to talk about Love First, your expansion, your 'pop-up' church at St. Joes south and keeping the faith during a global pandemic. Inspirational Motivational Speaker • Senior Pastor at Love First Christian Center • Ex-NFL Player • Cancer survivor • Beloved father & husband

Bloomingdale Rare Coins & Gold Owner Brendan Carnes Also, a disc golf enthusiast! If you are looking for a unique gift for Dad, visit Bloomingdale Rare Coins and Gold. Recently opened, the store is owned by a graduate gemologist and offers a variety of gifts, including thousands of coins for collectors of all levels. The store also purchases coins, bullion, watches and jewelry in all conditions. The store is located at 1544 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico and can be reached at 438-8889. Search for ‘Bloomingdale Rare Coins and Gold’ on Facebook to keep up with current offers. https://bloomingdalerarecoinsandgold.com/

NFLA ALUMNI SUPPORT COVID-19 #VACCINATION EVENT IN #TAMPA BAY Contact: Rory Swikle, MWW for NFL Alumni 309.838.4963, rswikle@mww.com WHAT: To kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month and encourage vaccination, the #NFL Alumni Tampa Bay Chapter, MCR Health, Inc., Ana G. Mendez University, Marcos Rivera of HyperTampa, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay are hosting a #COVID-19 vaccination event on Friday, September 17. The event will have COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) available to the public on a walk-in basis (no appointment necessary). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and receive autographs from former Tampa Bay wide receiver Michael Clayton and NFL Alumni Chapter President and former Tampa Bay defensive end, Walter Carter, among other NFL alumni. Attendees can also enter a raffle to win a player-signed NFL Alumni football. In addition to free doses of the COVID-19 vaccines, the event also will feature music by DJ Moyo, giveaways, coffee and snacks. NFL Alumni Health, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], is tackling COVID-19 through an outreach and education initiative addressing COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy. Everyone 12 years of age and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No appointment is necessary. WHO: The event will feature appearances by NFL Alumni ambassadors who are available for interviews: · Michael Clayton – World Champion and former Tampa Bay #Buccaneers Wide Receiver · Walter Carter – NFL Alumni Tampa Bay Chapter President and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive End · Kamerion Wimbley – Former Tennessee Titans, Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns Linebacker · Michael Butler – Former Green Bay Packers Defensive End WHEN: Friday, September 17 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No appointment necessary – walk-ups welcome WHERE: Ana G. Mendez University 3655 West Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33614 For more information about the NFL Alumni Health campaign and vaccination education resources, go to https://nflalumnihealth.org/covid-19/