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A Special Welcome To New Member
Buffalo Wild Wings
Holly Smith
1625 East 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
Julie Harris
404 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Thank You To Renewing Members
Schezy Barbas
Tampa, FL
Brian Manne
Tampa, FL
Discover In-Town Tampa Guide & Map/ CJ Publishers
Chuck Wray, Jr.
4940 72nd Avenue, Suite 200
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Friends of Tampa Union Station
Jackson McQuigg
P.O. Box 20934
Tampa, FL 33622
Gerardi Construction, Inc.
Phillip Gerardi
1604 North 19th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
Outback Bowl
Mike Schulze
4211 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 560
Tampa, FL 33607
Philip Shore Elementary School
Barbara Mercer
1908 East 2nd Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Tampa Steel & Supply, Inc.
Bill Curnutte
1301 North 26th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
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Ybor Chamber Member Spotlight Owner Amy Diehl, founded Awnclean USA Diversified Services 23 years ago. The woman-owned company provides specialty commercial building cleaning services. Their services include professional awning cleaning, pressure cleaning, roof, construction, and window cleaning, as well as sidewalk and paver cleaning & degumming, to name a few. Awnclean is not your typical business cleaning service. Awnclean's commercial customers include hotels, military bases, hospitals, retail centers, industrial complexes, condominiums & apartments, as well as government buildings. Some of their better known Tampa clients are the Tampa Bay Times Forum, The Ford Amphitheatre, Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium. And the Hilton Garden Inn Ybor has had a face lift by Awnclean recently. Awnclean prides themselves in providing excellent cleaning services as well as building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with their costumers. Chamber board member, Sandra Fernandez-Lopez, Marketing & Administrator at Awnclean, is key to that relationship building. Give her a call and she will make sure your commercial cleaning needs are met. - Michele Keating Sandra Fernandez-Lopez Awnclean USA Diversified Services 501 N. Newport Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 813-258-9344 www.awnclean.com
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Chair's Message
ˇHola Ybor!
It finally is feeling like fall in Ybor City and when the weather cools off, it is a great time to wander about the street to take in all of the sights, sounds and tastes our district has to offer.
The last weekend of October, costumed revelers and music gurus alike, filled the streets for Guavaween 2012 - "The Many Shades of Ybor". I was more than happy to partake in the festivities this year as the "Queen of Hearts," and was pleased to see others doing the same. Thank you to all of the patrons and venues that participated in our annual event!
In the first weekend of November, over 2,000 runners, walkers, and supporters took to the streets for the 11th Annual "Richard's Run for Life" 5K. The turnout was a record and the crowds brought great energy to the district. 100% of every dollar donated and raised will benefit the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. Richard Gonzmart was inspired to create this race to celebrate the spirit of those fighting and surviving cancer and was proud to share that they will surpass last year's donation of over $75,000.
Event or no event in Ybor, there is always plenty of fun to be had. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is catch a show at Centro Ybor and then stroll through the streets finding new restaurants and bars I've never tried... Or peaking into my old favorites that are filled with so many familiar faces and wonderful memories. With that being said, when planning your next night out, remember Ybor City and all of the wonderful options it possesses.
The next Membership luncheon will be at the Columbia Restaurant on Tuesday, November 13th at 11:45a.m. Our guest speaker will be County Commission Chairman, Ken Hagan - I hope to see everyone there!
Lastly, I wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday filled with plenty of friends, family, laughter and love... and not TOO much Turkey!! Until next time...
ˇViva Ybor!
Andrea Gonzmart
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Events and Announcements by Tom Favata
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Starting November 6- Holiday Workshops at HCC's Institute For Corporate & Continuing Education- Are you a crafty gift giver when it comes to the holidays? Are you looking for new ideas or want to share a hands on experience? Hillsborough Community College's holiday series of workshops may right up your alley. 813.259.6010
November 16- Fire It Up: The Official Kickoff Party of The Heritage & Cigar Festival, Fri. 6:30PM- 10PM- The Ybor Museum Society will kick-off their festival at the Ybor City Museum Garden. For tickets visit www.CelebrateYbor.com
November 17- The 14th Annual Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival, Sat. 10AM- 5PM- This year there will be a slight change of atmosphere to the festival with a move to the historic Ybor Square. It promises to be the same great event it always has been plus a few new fun additions. For tickets visit www.CelebrateYbor.com
November 17- Sentry Self-Storage Yard Sale, Sat. 9AM- 2PM- New member Sentry Self Storage is holding a community yard sale. Tenants can rent a 10 x 10 space for $10, non-tenants for $15. Space rental fees will benefit AMIkids Tampa, Inc.- a youth outreach non-profit. While you are there, if you need a storage unit to rent, let them know you are a chamber member and take advantage of their 50% discount for 6 months. 813.248.6569
November 17- Square One's 5th Annual Event: Invincible Summer, Sat. 7PM- The RITZ Ybor will once again be home to the art, music, fashion and dance extravaganza that will feature 75 local artists along with live performances from over 40 musicians, dancers, models and performers. 813.247.2555
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If you would like to participate in an officially sanctioned survey on Tampa's Streetcar and would like to help Hillsborough Community College's marketing and statistics students identify ways to improve the streetcar and increase ridership Click Here by November 19th.
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