By, Brett Scharringhausen President, Upper Tampa Bay Library Foundation A huge success! It's the only way to describe the " Taste of the Bay ," held 26 March, 2005 in partnership with the Upper Tampa Bay Library Foundation a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization and the Tampa Bay Downs. This annual event supports the Upper Tampa Bay Library through the Foundation with a goal of adding another 10,000 square feet to the Upper Tampa Bay Library. The event started with an Easter egg hunt for the children which was fun to watch, every child had a blast and took home a stuffed animal. The participating restaurants of Hoppers Grille & Brewery, Cody's Original Roadhouse, Jack Willies Tiki Bar & Grille, Hennessy Food & Spirits, and Alberto's Italian Grille and Bar, Pipo's, Jimbo's Bar-B-Q and Mykonos Greek Restaurant did an outstanding job, thank you. In addition to the delicious food, live entertainment was provided. The Library Foundation wants to say THANK YOU to Ms Stella Thayer, Mr. Peter Berube and Ms Margo Flynn of the Tampa Bay Downs plus everyone else who came out to support the fun/successful event. To help the foundation/contact it or make a donation go to www.UTBLF.Org The event raised $22,172.10! WOW!!! See pictures below. Picture 1 in front of Tampa Bay Downs sign (from readers left to right): Brett Scharringhausen, President; Kristi Bomar, Secretary; David Gursky, Vice President; Maria Gursky, Treasurer; David Ferrentino, Foundation Lawyer Picture 2 Receiving the check on March 26, 2005 (from readers left to right): David Gursky, Vice President; Brett Scharringhausen, President; Maria Gursky, Treasurer; Peter Berube, Vice President/General Manager Tampa Bay Downs; David Ferrentino, Foundation Lawyer; Kristi Bomar, Secretary (not pictured)
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