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If you live in Tampa Bay, Why are you here?

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How long have you lived here?

all my life

What neighborhood do you live in, why did you choose it and what do you like about it?

New Suburb Beautiful - like it because I spend many nights spending the night in NSB with high school friends. It was like returning home.

What is your favorite thing about Tampa?

It's a very small town in a very big city. You can get to know almost everyone and you can make a difference if you want to be involved.

What kinds of things are you involved in?

Ten million - many cultural groups, the downtown district and organizations; leadership groups. I am Director of the Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts.

If you live in Tampa, Why do you stay?

My children, friends, contacts and the many things that make life fun to live.

Where else have you lived?

Atlanta, Georgia; Charlottesville, Virginia

What kinds of things are you interested in seeing on Brand Tampa?

More conversation and connections between the arts and business.