Tuesday, May 21, 2013
If you need a little inspiration to overcome a challenge, Carrollwood-Northdale Patch has you covered. Check out these stories about people who faced down obstacles and came out on top.
We all face challenges that can seem insurmountable. It’s how we handle those challenges that defines us as people. For the past few weeks, Patch and Grape-Nuts have been teaming up to share stories about folks in Florida who have faced down challenges and have come out on top. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to climb your own mountain, check out the stories that have been featured in the Journeys series so far: The Hillsborough County commissioner from District 6 talks about the challenges he has faced since being elected and what it's taken to achieve the goals he has set for himself. Whether it's being the first in your family to graduate college or raising money for a local cause, tell us your stories. The famous …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The Hillsborough County commissioner from District 6 talks about the challenges he has faced since being elected and what it's taken to achieve the goals he has set for himself. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Kevin Beckner, elected to the Hillsborough County Commission in November 2008, is a native of Michigan City, IN. Since entering office, he has been a champion for at-risk children and their families, creating the Juvenile Justice Task Force, whose mission is to help at-risk youth become productive citizens within our community. Beckner has also been successful at passing important consumer and public safety initiatives that shut down pill mills and tackled the epidemic of insurance fraud related to staged auto …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The incumbent Democrat will serve another four years.
The results are in and incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner will serve another four years. The Democrat was first elected to the countywide District 6 seat in 2008. Beckner is the county’s first openly gay commissioner, according to TBO. Beckner’s Republican challenger in the race, Margaret Iuculano, is a foster child advocate. Here’s how the county voted: During his election watch party earlier tonight, it was evident to Beckner and supporters that he would win the race. Even so, Beckner was humble about the victory. “I never take any single vote for granted,” he said. “You always run like you're 20 points behind and never take a single vote for granted." So what’s the incumbent going to focus on in his new term? "I'll…
Liberty Manor for Veterans, Inc.
4:43 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2013
I have cars go by that have patrotic stickers, etc, but we pioneered a program for honorably discharged veterans and only rec'd $19k last year! I procured thousands of dollars for criminal justice...but I witness this struggling non-profit organization and I am in dismay. These are horo's! These are the ones that got left behind. Veterans have already given a service to us! Homeless and veterans … more ›