Wharton Hosts Successful First Food Truck Rally

Hungry New Tampa residents eye the options from Nico’s Arepas Grill, one of the four food trucks that took part in Wharton High’s inaugural food truck rally on April 13.
Hungry New Tampa residents eye the options from Nico’s Arepas Grill, one of the four food trucks that took part in Wharton High’s inaugural food truck rally on April 13.

By Matt Wiley

Smoke rises along Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in New Tampa from the Paul R. Wharton High parking lot. The haze floats above the area, carrying with it scents not usually associated with a fire. In fact, they smell downright delicious. The source? Wharton’s first food truck rally, “Food Trucks Fighting Hunger,” which was held on April 13.Continue reading

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn Talks New Tampa & More At Chamber Luncheon

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn captivated the room at Hunter’s Green Country Club during the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 8 with stories of his 30-year career in the City of Tampa and his 20-year friendship with a certain local editor. Photo: Wiley
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn captivated the room at Hunter’s Green Country Club during the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 8 with stories of his 30-year career in the City of Tampa and his 20-year friendship with a certain local editor. Photo: Wiley

By Gary Nager

I can honestly say that I am proud to have been able to call Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn my friend and colleague since not long after I purchased the Neighborhood News in early 1994, when Buckhorn was the special assistant to then-Mayor Sandy Freedman.Continue reading

Night of 5000 Raises More Than $10K

Each year, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)’s New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club (NTJWC) hosts the “Night of 5000” charity gala to great success, and this year’s event was no exception.

NTJWC president Candice Melton (left) with Melissa Fort under ‘The Giving Tree’ at the 2014 ‘Night of 5000.’
NTJWC president Candice Melton (left) with Melissa Fort under ‘The Giving Tree’ at the 2014 ‘Night of 5000.’

The NTJWC held its 17th annual “Night” on April 12 at the University Area Community Development Center on N. 22nd St. The theme this year, “A Night of Giving” encompassed the heart of the event. A giving tree served as the focal point in the center of the room with brightly colored glittery leaves dangling off, tempting guests to take a closer look. On the back of each leaf was an organization the club supports or a project the club completes each year and the opportunity for every guest to pick a leaf and dedicate a donation towards that specific cause.Continue reading

‘Trick’s Kicks’ Makes Donation To Everyday Blessings

Members of the Trick’s Kicks team prepare to donate 28 pairs of brand new Nikes to Everyday Blessings children.
Members of the Trick’s Kicks team prepare to donate 28 pairs of brand new Nikes to Everyday Blessings children.

By Matt Wiley

Nearly two years after the sudden and tragic death of Patrick Strom, “Trick’s Kicks,” the charity created in his honor, has made its first shoe donation to a Thonotosassa organization for less fortunate children.Continue reading