About HeavenCent Hospitality House:

In November 2009, Southeast Seminole Heights resident Louie Olivarez became the area’s first triple organ transplant recipient. Louie, a severe diabetic received a pancreas, kidney and liver during a 23 hour operation. Since transplantation is regionalized, Louie and his partner of 21 years realized that for many patients, they do not have the luxury of having lodging close to the transplant facility. Most patients either commute hours back and forth, or find hotel accommodations. After meeting a patient who lived 6 hours from his transplant facility, it was soon realized that the financial stress of lodging could be avoided by offering such service. When Stan and Louie’s advertising agency purchased a commercial property in SE Seminole Heights, the building came with an accessory structure. The two soon realized that with minor tweaks and adjustments, it could be recycled into a comfortable guest house for transplant patients and their families.

The home will feature a theme of Reclaimed, Repurpose and Reuse, a message all too familiar to the transplant world. As the project progresses, HeavenCent will be seeking companies to offer in-kind services such as plumbing, construction, etc to help remodel the existing structure.

The home is intended to be a “pay what you can afford” option in which all proceeds will be donated to the Erik Vincent Nicoletti Film Production & Broadcast Studio Foundation (www.EVNfoundation.org) in honor of Louie’s donor, Erik Vincent Nicoletti. As a lover of film, and a screen writing major, Erik had a passion for the Film and Broadcast industry. The EVN Foundation was created to build a Film and Broadcast Studio at Erik’s High School in Somers New York. Once the foundation completes their task of building the studio,HeavenCent will then contribute all funding to the EVN Scholarship fund, as well as create a fund to assist transplant patient with their exorbitant cost associated with their critical anti-rejection, lifesaving medications.

All tax deductible donations can be made to: The Seminole Heights Foundation. Please note on donation “FOR HEAVENCENT” or

HeavenCent Hospitality House

It is with much excitement that we announce that The Greater Seminole Heights Neighborhood Associations have chosen HeavenCent Hospitality House as the Benefactor of the 2nd Annual Taste of The Heights event. The event, hosted by Southeast Seminole Heights and represents Greater Seminole Heights, will feature a walking tour of ten garden stops. Each garden will be serving a sampling of a three course meal featuring fare from local eateries, home chefs and cooks. Participating restaurants include The Refinery, The Taco Bus, Ella’s Folk Art Café, Reservations Gourmet to Go, The Front Porch, Southern Brewing and Winemaking, and more. In addition to the great food, Each stop will have samplings of beer and wine and offer live entertainment including: Nervous Turkey, Rob Irie, The Jim Morey Band, Blind Buddy Moody, Brahm Bones, Trail Dogs, Genghis Flan, Pickford Sundries, Signals from Satellites, Sarge and DJ by Microgrove.

The event will be October 23rd, 2001 from 12:30-4:30. Tickets will be limited to only 400 guest and are available online for $20. Tickets are selling fast and are expected to sell out prior to event. Tickets may be0 purchased online at www.taste-of-the-heights.com

About HeavenCent Hospitality House:

In November 2009, Southeast Seminole Heights resident Louie Olivarez became the area’s first triple organ transplant recipient. Louie, a severe diabetic received a pancreas, kidney and liver during a 23 hour operation. Since transplantation is regionalized, Louie and his partner of 21 years realized that for many patients, they do not have the luxury of having lodging close to the transplant facility. Most patients either commute hours back and forth, or find hotel accommodations. After meeting a patient who lived 6 hours from his transplant facility, it was soon realized that the financial stress of lodging could be avoided by offering such service. When Stan and Louie’s advertising agency purchased a commercial property in SE Seminole Heights, the building came with an accessory structure. The two soon realized that with minor tweaks and adjustments, it could be recycled into a comfortable guest house for transplant patients and their families.

The home will feature a theme of Reclaimed, Repurpose and Reuse, a message all too familiar to the transplant world. As the project progresses, HeavenCent will be seeking companies to offer in-kind services such as plumbing, construction, etc to help remodel the existing structure.

The home is intended to be a “pay what you can afford” option in which all proceeds will be donated to the Erik Vincent Nicoletti Film Production & Broadcast Studio Foundation (www.EVNfoundation.org) in honor of Louie’s donor, Erik Vincent Nicoletti. As a lover of film, and a screen writing major, Erik had a passion for the Film and Broadcast industry. The EVN Foundation was created to build a Film and Broadcast Studio at Erik’s High School in Somers New York. Once the foundation completes their task of building the studio,HeavenCent will then contribute all funding to the EVN Scholarship fund, as well as create a fund to assist transplant patient with their exorbitant cost associated with their critical anti-rejection, lifesaving medications.

All tax deductible donations can be made to: The Seminole Heights Foundation. Please note on donation “FOR HEAVENCENT” or online at www.seminoleheightsfoundation.org
About Seminole Heights Foundation:

The Seminole Heights Foundation was founded by three Seminole Heightscommunity activists who recognized the need to form a non-profit charitablefoundation to fully realize the desires and goals of the greater Seminole Heights community. We are here to assist in the historic preservation, redevelopment and revitalization of this popular Tampa area known as Greater Seminole Heights and its gateways. Our focus is to maximize the continued revitalization of all of Seminole Heights, especially as it applies to helping improve business and community opportunities. The Seminole Heights Foundation’s goal is one of facilitating and building the best place in which to live, work, shop and relax in the Tampa Bay area. The Greater Seminole Heights area is comprised of (but not limited to) places commonly referred to as Old Seminole Heights, South Seminole Heights and SoutheastSeminole Heights.

We accept donations both restricted and unrestricted. The Seminole Heights Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

from 12:30-4:30pm

Guests attending this event will be welcomed to some of Southeast Seminole Heights warmest homes to sample the tasty treats of the many excellent restaurants, chef’s and cooks that call Seminole Heights home.  Please visit www.taste-of-the-heights.com for all of the details.
Would you like to be a sponsor for this event or provide a donation to offset the cost? Please use the Donate Here button to send your donation. The Seminole Heights Foundation is a sponsor of this event and has setup an account to accept tax-deductible donations.

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you can write us at Taste of the Heights
P.O. Box 7298
Tampa, FL 33674

You can donate through the Foundation to help support the Seminole Heights Community Garden.

You can follow the Garden on their Facebook Page or email Robin Milcowitz at robin@greenerpixels.com

Seminole Heights Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2009 to promote the continued revitalization and redevelopment of the historic, vibrant and diverse Seminole Heights area.

Since the effective date of our 501(c)(3) status, February 26, 2009, the Foundation has been involved in a multitude on Greater Seminole Heights fundraisers, events and just plain  neighborhood goings-on. To name a few, we have:

- Established the Jane Castor Fund for local schools;
- Purchased new crime watch signs for Neighborhood watch mobile patrols;
- Sponsored the Seminole Heights Community Gardens;
- Sponsored the South East Seminole Heights Community Garden;
- Had the First Annual SHF Scavenger Hunt in Seminole Heights;

- Sponsored the Garden Center revitalization;
- Provided Food & Water for TPD in the days following the tragedy of its fallen officer’s, along with support at the funeral services for Corporal Mike Roberts, Officer David Curtis and Officer Jeffrey Kocab;
- Sponsored the wonderful Sunday Morning Market at Hillsborough High School;
- Sponsored the Taste of the Heights event in South East Seminole Heights.

And there is more to come! Currently we are planning:

- To sponsor a public service campaign via billboards throughout our neighborhood promoting safety;
- To sponsor a more fitting Corporal Roberts memorial at the corner of Artic and Nebraska Avenues;
- To continue our sponsorship of the sophomore season of the Sunday Morning Market!

As always, we are looking for, and open to ideas, suggestions and assistance in further improving our neighborhood and commercial corridors. So please contact us with any and all thoughts you may have that our Foundation can help you to better our community.

If you would like to make a donation to assist the families of these Officers, you may do so through one of these organizations:
Gold Shield Foundation

OR

Curtis/Kocab Memorial Fund
Mail To:
c/o The Tampa Police Memorial Committee
P.O. Box 172995
Tampa, FL 33672
or in person at any Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union location