Lutz entrepreneur watches product in Beijing
Steve Toll, of Lutz and www.ismseat.com, shows how his bike seat design supports the weight of a bicyclist on the “sit” bones. Toll’s product is now being used and sold around the world. One of its users just won a silver medal in Beijing. Staff photo by Keith Carson. See complete story HERE.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
New information released in Lutz triple murder
Edward Allen Covington is led by authorities to a waiting marked police car Wednesday, May 14, from the Faulkenburg Road Criminal Investigations Division building. Covington has been charged with three counts of murder. Staff photo by Keith Carson.
We have added a special topic on our Nature page just for News in Agriculture. We know that as much as everyone talks about us being a ‘destination station’ farming and all things agriculture are just as important. Check it out HERE.
DOG LOVER NEAR SR 54: Seeking someone who loves dogs, is mature, patient, positive & upbeat to work in a fast- paced dog boarding facility. Flexible hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required, night shift may also be available. Serious inquiries only. $7/hour, 15 – 30 hours a week (varies with occupancy) SR 54/Suncoast area. Call (727) 937-0491 or fax qualifications to (813) 926-0491 or e-mail lynnelogan@tampabay.rr.com.
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How did you spend your Tropical Storm Fay Day?
What did you do when Tropical Storm Fay was supposed to hit the Bay area? If you work for Temple Terrace, odds are you stayed home and caught up on housework you’d neglected for too long.
Feature Photos
45th Annual Installation & Awards Dinner
The Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce held its 45th Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 21, at MOSI. The gala event sponsored by CGM Services Air Conditioning and Heating was attended by many of the 600 plus Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce members. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff multimedia package by Keith Carson.
A dream fulfilled
Michelle Episcopo, owner of Learning Space preschool and after school care, sits with Temple Terrace kids, Kaitlyn Jordan, (left to right) Bryce Coleman, both 3, Davin Wells, 10 weeks, and Ashley Williams, 4, Tuesday, Aug. 12. Episcopo is the new owner of the day care, but she has a long history with the business going back 14 years when her son attended. Learning Space is located at 5202 Whiteway Dr. in Temple Terrace. To contact them call 988-5595. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff photo by Keith Carson. Check out the Aug. 20 edition of the Beacon for the complete story by Debbie Carson.
Community News
PETS
Flower of Lutz
Flower is a female Pembroke Welsh Corgi who lives in Lutz. She likes anyone who will give her food. She also likes stuffed animals. But Flower dislikes motorcycles. Her funniest moment: “When she was first visiting my best friend's house she ran straight into her mirrored closet thinking it was another room,” says Sarah Moyer. “Flower only 1 1/2 and is probably the most outgoing dog you will ever meet. She is also the most wonderful best friend and the most caring dog. She loves life, and every time you see her you cannot resist smiling. She has a cat named Chewbacca as a best friend, and will make friends with any animal that she meets.”
New teacher breakfast
Velando Hunter, of Temple Terrace, talks to Stephanie Sasse, of Temple Terrace and ShapeUpTampa.com, before the Temple Terrace Teacher Breakfast at the Dr. Blaise Alfano Center. Hunter is new to MOSI Partnership and is an academic intervention specialist. Her job entails helping kindergarten through second graders with reading by pulling them into small intensive guided groups according to assistant principal Michelle Stone. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff photo by Keith Carson.
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Ruchi Indian Restaurant replaces JoJo’s
Bob Baul, of Temple Terrace, stands in front of his new venture, Ruchi Indian Restaurant and Grocery, located where JoJo's used to be on N. 56th Street. The restaurant is slated to open the first week of September. The restaurant will feature a buffet in the afternoon consisting of 20 Indian specialties. There will also be a full menu, which has not yet been finalized. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff photo by Keith Carson.
Daisy gets a new friend
Allie Blain, 5, laughs as Teri Ekstrom, registered nurse, tries to get Allie to blow out pretend candles Friday, Aug. 8, at All Children’s Special Care Clinic. Allie organized a Friend for Daisy (center) fund-raiser with the hopes of raising $2,000 to buy Donald (right), a medical puppet to help children understand the various procedures they would be undergoing. The fund-raiser generated $9,000, which not only more than paid for Donald, but also went to buy 100 mini puppet dolls that the children can keep with them to better cope with their condition. Check out more photos and buy prints HERE. Staff photo by Keith Carson.
