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 β€œNight of 5000” charity gala to great success, and this year’s event was no exception.

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

The NTJWC held its 17th annual β€œNight” on April 12 at the University Area Community Development Center on N. 22nd St. The theme this year, β€œA 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

Patty Wolf Golf Tourney To Be Held Apr. 26 At PCGC

Golfers and anyone who appreciates the delicious food at the Wolf’s Den β€” An Authentic American Diner (at 27607 S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel, in front of Sam’s Club) β€” should be excited to participate in the second annual Patty Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club (10550 Regents Park Dr., off BBD).Continue reading

Pinchers Crab Shack Coming To Wiregrass Mall

maryland-crabBy Gary Nager

With nine extremely popular locations already open in Florida, but none further north than Cape Coral (and most in the Naples/Ft. Myers area), the Shops at Wiregrass mall in Wesley Chapel has announced (with some small signs) that the first Tampa Bay-area Pinchers Crab Shack will open in the mall, although we have not yet heard about an expected opening date for the fresh seafood eatery specializing in fresh Maryland-style blue (above) and the delicacy of Florida stone crabs (when they’re in season, which is Oct.-May).

Pinchers also features everything from grouper, mahi-mahi, scallops and shrimp to BBQ ribs, fried clams and oysters and more.

We’ll keep you posted as to when Pinchers is expected to open.