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Bonniejean Paulish, guest services manager
of the Straz Center, snuggled up to this
sculpture, Happy Bear, to emphasize its mass.
NORAA
The Straz Center
Celebrates
At a reception to celebrate the 30th
anniversary of the David A. Straz,
Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
in Tampa, guests also were treated to a
private viewing of the new installation
of “Performance in Sculpture, “ which is
displayed in partnership with the National
Sculpture Society. Thirteen new pieces
are on display in the Ruth Silbiger Lobby
of Morsani Hall at the center. The works
are available for purchase with a portion
of the price benefiting the Straz Center.
Investing in
Discovery
Tomlin St. Cyr Real Estate Services
in south Tampa hosted an event for
the USF Health Morsani College of
Medicine and Heart Institute. During the
event, Dr. Samuel A. Wickline, director of
USF’s Health Heart Institute and Tampa
General Hospital’s chair in cardiovascular
medicine, shared USF’s vision for
transforming downtown Tampa into a
destination for world-class heart research
and care through its upcoming Water
Street Tampa expansion.
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Ali St. Cyr and her parents, Holly and John
Tomlin, welcomed guests to their offices in
south Tampa to learn about USF’s plans to
pursue cures for heart disease and related
cardiovascular disorders.
IDC Forevermark
International Diamond Center in
Clearwater and Tampa, one of the
exclusive dealers of Forevermark
diamonds, held a reception and seminar
for an elite group of jewelry aficionados
to educate them about diamonds.
Forevermark is a diamond brand from
the De Beers Group of Companies,
which has a history of diamond expertise
spanning more than 125 years. Every
Forevermark-inscribed diamond comes
with a promise that it is beautiful, rare
and responsibly sourced. They are handselected
for their rarity and untreated
natural beauty.
Peggy and Keith Leclerc of the International
Diamond Stores welcomed guests to a
stunning display of fabulous diamonds
prior to an informative hands-on experience
in diamond selection.
Pam and Jay Beckom and her daughter Caroline Harbaugh
have opened Pedego Dunedin at 324 Scotland St. on the
Pinellas Trail in Dunedin. This is the 109th store worldwide for
Pedego, the number one electric bike brand in the United States
and our area’s premier Pedego dealer. Pedego has 12 models
that can help riders cruise distances of 20 to 60 miles with ease.
These “pedal or not” bikes have powerful, whisper quiet motors
that allow you to enjoy peaceful, easy rides. Pedego Dunedin
offers sales, rentals, accessories and service for Pedego electric
bikes, plus guided and self-guided tours. Call (727) 432-5061
to schedule a complimentary test ride.
You can pedal or not, as these bikes have powerful, whisper-quiet
motors that let you breeze along with a smile.