Update: The three candidates for Brandon’s Honorary Mayor’s campaign raised more than $50,000 for local charities in the month of June up to July 4 when Lisa Rodriguez, representing Center Place was crowned this year’s Honorary Mayor.
The Brandon Honorary Mayor’s race is celebrating its 52nd year of raising monies for local charities. The race, hosted by the Community Roundtable, an organization which hosts the annual Brandon Fourth of July Parade, is intended as a way for candidates to raise the most funds for charity in one month.
This year, three candidates have stepped up to the plate and filled the month with activities for families, car enthusiasts, Bunco players and more.
The events kick-off on Tuesday, June 1, with a combined candidate event at the AMC Regency 20 in Brandon theatres, where former Honorary Mayor Tammy Holmberg will host a Sex and the City 2 ladies night. For $20 per ticket, ladies will enjoy the new movie, food, prizes, vendors and more. Each candidate will have their own theatre to fill.
The race runs through the annual Fourth of July parade, which will begin on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m. on a new route this year, where the new Honorary Mayor is named.
The Honorary Mayor will represent his or her community as a dignitary throughout the year at events. All monies must be raised between June 1 and July 4 of each year with 80 percent of funds raised going to designated charities, 10 percent to the sponsoring organization and 10 percent to the Community Roundtable.
For more information on the Community Roundtable, contact 661-4350 or visit www.brandonroundtable.com. The Community Roundtable meets the second Wednesday of every month
This year’s candidates:
Rob Silver
Dynamic Painting USA
Sponsoring Organization: The Greater Brandon Community Foundation
Charities: Brandon Foundation Angel Program, Haley House and the Brandon Outreach Clinic.
Silver is a local husband, father, business owner and charitable champion, who has been working with the Brandon Foundation program for years. A Mason, Shriner and Rotarian, Silver believes strongly in the giver’s gain philosophy and will lend a hand whenever needed.
“Mandy and I met two years ago when her family contacted the Brandon Foundation Angel program for assistance. Mandy is 9 years old and was diagnosed with cancer. Mandy is in remission right now but things have not been easy for her or her family.”
Rob Silver Events:
• Friday, June 4- Kick Off Party 7 p.m. at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 9331 Adamo Dr. in Tampa
• Saturday, June 5, 12 Noon – 5 p.m.- Biker Bash at Harley Davidson, 9841 E. Adamo Dr. in Tampa
• Saturday, June 26- 7 p.m. Casino Night at Winthrop Barn Theatre, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview.
Visit www.robsilverformayor.com.
Sherrie Ngo
Sponsoring Organization: Brandon South Rotary
Charities: All Children’s Specialty Care of Brandon, Bloomingdale High School Band & Ensemble and the Campo Family YMCA.
Sherrie Ngo is a local mother, wife, Rotary member and Brandon native. “I have seen a lot of big changes. I’ve watched S.R. 60 go from a four-lane road, where the parade was once held, to the major thoroughfare it is today. While growing up here and raising a family, I have been involved in my community for many years. I am honored to serve on many civic organizations and volunteer my time to charities that make Brandon a better place. This year, I decided to run for honorary mayor so that I could make a considerable financial contribution to a few worthy.”
Sherrie Ngo Events:
• Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m.
Poker Run-begins at Brandon O’Brien’s at 9:30 a.m.
• Monday, June 7, Joel’s Steakhouse-Bring your graduate and meet the Bloomingdale Band & Ensemble
• Tuesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Senior Bingo at the Campo Family YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Rd. in Valrico.
For more information, visit sherrieformayor.webs.com or e-mail belchersherrie@hotmail.com.
Lisa Rodriguez
Adco and Center Place
Sponsoring Organization and Charity: Center Place Fine Arts
Lisa Rodriguez is a longtime Brandon resident, since 1968 and graduated from Brandon High School. Rodriquez is known to many Brandon business owners as the owner of Adco Agency, promotional products. As a true community advocate, Rodriguez has used her skills to help assist Center Place in its success and she has chosen it as her charity for the Honorary Mayor’s Race.
Lisa Rodriguez Events:
• Saturday, June 5, 5-7 p.m. Summer Cruise in and Chill Out Party at Winthrop Barn Theatre
• Friday, June 11, 7-11 p.m.
Artsi Phartsi Auction, Jazz and Wine at Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Ste. B in Brandon.
• Friday, June 18, 6-10 p.m.
Sketch, Sip & Supper, at Center Place
Call 685-8888 or cp@centerplacebrandon for more info.
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