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From the MC Film Mail Bag
Streetcar Fest, October 12, 2013
We are actively seeking sponsors to support the 2013 TECO Line Streetcar System Streetcar Fest Event.
It is the time of year again when we begin preparations for the annual TECO Line Streetcar System Fest. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 10a.m. to 2a.m. (the following day). A 25¢ fare is being offered to thank the community for its past patronage, as well as to attract new riders. In celebration we will also be collaborating with the Ybor Saturday Market that will promote its first OktYborFest on the same day. That event along the line will undoubtedly add to the success of the 2013 TECO Line Streetcar System Fest.
The TECO Line Streetcar System is a 2.7 mile streetcar system connecting Historic Ybor City, to the Channel District, and Downtown Tampa. Six sponsorship levels exist for the 2013 TECO Line Streetcar System Fest. You can find these and other sponsorship levels attached to this letter.
On October 12, 2013, we celebrate 11 years since the return of the bright yellow streetcars, with a 25¢ fare, which will attract more ridership.
Become a part of Tampa’s most notable icons. We ask that you help support the celebration of this iconic piece of Tampa that has helped revitalize Ybor, the Channel District and downtown Tampa. A representative from HART and/or the TECO Line Streetcar System will keep you informed of the details of the event throughout our preparations. Please review the list of attached sponsorship levels and let us know which sponsorship level represents your commitment and opportunity to be part of Tampa’s iconic Streetcar service and this event by Friday, August 4, 2013. Cash sponsorships may be negotiable.
For any questions regarding this offer please contact Lynn Cristina, HART Community Relations Specialist at 813-384-6595 (CristinaL@goHART.org), or Carla Williams, HART Community Relations Specialist at 813-384-6596 (WilliamsC@goHART.org). You can also email adinfo@goHART.org.
Thank you for your time, we look forward to working with you, and your business.
Steve Rosenstock
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
HART
1201 East 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Tel: (813) 384-6597
FAX: (813) 223-7976
RosenstockS@gohart.org
You Can Not Make This Up.
Sam (Sammy) Joseph Campisi
1956 – 7-15-2013
This week our good friend Sammy passed away after a long illness. We met Sammy at the very first GaYBOR District Coalition meeting at 714 Bar in 2007. Immediately we became good friends. Sammy lived on the second floor above JJ’s Cafe on 7th ave & 16th in Ybor City. Jokingly, we nick named him Sammy Camp-Easy. He was a very good story teller and liked to talk about his family, daughter, Italy, Cuba & the Tampa Bay gay scene. He was a good friend and fellow Italian Club member to our late photographer friend. Rex Maniscalco.
One day Sammy invited us to go to the Italian Cemetery for a guided tour by him. He was such a great story teller that we asked if we could film him. Sammy said, “Of course!” The cemetery was taken care of with manicuring hands. The cemetery even has an annual picnic! The pictures on the tops of the tombstones said so much and are quite unique. The history lesson that Sammy narrated was and is very much a historical documentary. The names, the people he related to where some of the interesting facts he instilled. What business they had! What town in Sicily they came from! Interaction of small tidbits of his growing up and how they were related. Everyone in Sammy’s life was relation. Uncle, aunt or cousin!
We were told a story many years ago about a young soldier seen in the cemetery by some women cleaning and pruning the cemetery. He was dressed very smart in uniform. The lady was helped up by the young Italian boy and she asked who was his family? In turning around he just disappeared! We were told that the young soldier ghost had been spotted and was greeted a number of times by different people at the cemetery.
The short historical documentary was posted on You Tube with information on how to help fund the Tampa Italian society.
Then a couple days later, we received an upset letter from a gentleman from the Italian Club. We told Sammy that we didn’t realize that we had done something wrong. In full Sammy style he said, “Who wrote you? I know most likely know who ever it was! Oh don’t worry I will take care of it.”
The next day Sammy said, “I called my mother & she called his mother & everything is OK now!!”
LOL and RIP dear friend, Sammy!
Here are the links to the videos of Sammy
Sammy’s wake will be tonight 7-16-13 at the Boza & Roel Funeral Chapel. Located at 4730 N. Armenia Ave in Tampa. Please feel free to send Sammy’s daughter Ava condolence & good memories at avacampisi@gmail.com
Obituary for Sam Joseph Campisi
CAMPISI, Sam Joseph, 56, of Tampa passed away July 15, 2013. Sam is preceded in death by his mother Annie Cacciatore Lopez and father Victor S. Campisi. He is survived by his daughter Ava Summers (Jeff), grandson Sebastian Campisi Teabo, sisters Rosanne Marroco (John) and Carolyn DiNicola (Joe), nieces Michelle Creasy and Juliann DiNicola, step mother Grace Campisi, step father Frank Lopez, former wife Ava Marie Campisi, aunt Dora Pardo and cousins Vince J. Pardo (Jan), Enzo Pardo (Maria) and many other relatives and friends. Sam was born in Tampa where he lived and partied in Ybor City. Catholic graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the L’Unione Italiana Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL. Flowers will be accepted or contributions to the Italian Club Cemetery, P.O Box 5054, Tampa, FL 33675 would be appreciated.
Mark & Carrie Nephew/ Niece of the Week
Mackenzie has one of biggest smiles you will ever see! Not only is she beautiful but is engaged to Corey to. Together they make a great couple. Visit Mackcenzie at Hamburger Mary’s Tampa.
