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As a small business owner, you need to be a lot of things to make your business go— but you don't have to be a marketer alone. Be A Marketer host Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact and Kelsi Carter, Brand Production Coordinator, explore what it really takes to market your business.

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Welcome to Kumon Math and Reading Center. For more than 60 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. It strives to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.

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Navigating the mortgage landscape can feel overwhelming. On this MyOspreyTV episode, we speak with Anthony Suarez of Next Level Lending LLC. As Founder and Executive Broker, Anthony shares his company's mission to provide high-quality service built on trust. Learn how Next Level Lending carefully guides you through every step, empowering you to select the ideal mortgage from today's diverse options and tirelessly working to achieve your homeownership goals. Reach out at 813-509-9222 or explore www.nllfl.com. MyOspreyTV is a special presentation of the Osprey Observer Newspapers www.ospreyobserver.com

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The Mission of the Angel Foundation is to partner with businesses and individuals to be a caring resource for families in our community experiencing temporary crisis due to a life-threatening illness or catastrophic event.

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In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Florida-based Angel Foundation stepped up with swift action and support for the local community. Known for assisting families facing critical illnesses and life-altering events, the nonprofit redirected its efforts to provide immediate relief for hurricane survivors, answering urgent calls for help in the Brandon and Riverview areas.

According to Liz Brewer, president of the Angel Foundation, the group acted quickly to meet the community’s needs. “I literally said a prayer and asked, ‘What can we do in this community?’” Brewer said on a recent episode of the Osprey Observer TV podcast. Within 24 hours, her team organized a relief event at The Regent in Riverview, where they distributed hot meals, meal kits, cleanup supplies, and even disaster relief assistance, working with partners such as Operation BBQ Relief, Feeding Tampa Bay, and local organizations.

The foundation’s relief efforts offered more than just food; they provided a space where residents could access critical supplies, including clothes, gift cards, and personal essentials. “The families that came in had literally lost everything,” Brewer said. In just one day, volunteers gave out more than 500 hot meals and distributed essentials that had been in scarce supply in the aftermath of the storms.

As Brewer emphasized, the foundation is committed to easing the long-term recovery process. “We don’t go through a lot of red tape,” she explained. “We want to get the gift cards and resources into the hands of these families as quickly as possible.” In addition to immediate aid, the Angel Foundation aims to support those facing financial hardships as they continue to rebuild.

The Angel Foundation relies heavily on community support. Volunteers and donations are essential for continuing its work, Brewer noted. "People can visit our website, AngelFoundationFL.com, to learn how to get involved,” she added, encouraging the community to donate or sign up as volunteers.

For a closer look at how the Angel Foundation is impacting lives and to learn how to help, watch the full interview with Liz Brewer on the Osprey Observer TV podcast on YouTube and other major platforms.

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When disaster strikes, food is often one of the most immediate needs, especially for families and communities devastated by hurricanes or other natural calamities. Operation BBQ Relief (OBR), a nonprofit organization started by competitive barbecue chefs, steps up to meet that need, providing hot, comforting meals to people affected by natural disasters.

The story of OBR began in 2011 after a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri. Founders, including co-founder Will Cleaver, saw an opportunity to put their skills to work, showing up with equipment and a small team of volunteers. They initially planned to serve a few thousand meals but ended up distributing over 120,000 meals in just 12 days, Cleaver recalls. This experience laid the foundation for an organization that today operates on a national scale, with a network of volunteers and partners across the country.

From that first deployment, OBR has grown dramatically, having served 12 million meals in the years since. In a recent deployment in Florida, following Hurricane Melton, OBR hit the milestone of delivering 1 million meals to disaster survivors in just two weeks. With massive smokers that can cook up to 160 pork shoulders at once, OBR operates on a scale unimaginable to most, using commercial-grade equipment and an efficient, organized setup to serve up to 15,000 meals a day.

"To hand someone a hot barbecue meal and see the smile on their face—it’s incredibly rewarding," Cleaver shared in a recent interview on the Osprey Observer TV podcast. "Our volunteers don’t just show up; they’re self-sufficient, coming in with everything needed to be a support, not a burden, to the local community.”

The logistical operation behind these meals is as impressive as the numbers. Volunteers can order meals for relief workers or distribution, with a simple, organized pickup process in place. Meals are ordered by quantity, coordinated, and picked up at central locations for quick, easy distribution to those who need them most. This process, combined with the team’s preparation ahead of storms, enables them to provide critical, timely relief.

Cleaver urges the public to get involved, whether by signing up as a volunteer, making donations, or even simply sharing their story. OBR relies heavily on financial support and partnerships, which allow them to secure and prepare meals on a large scale. "Every share, every donation, helps us reach more people in need," Cleaver says, emphasizing the power of community in making OBR’s mission possible.

To learn more about OBR’s work and get involved, check out the full interview on the Osprey Observer TV podcast on YouTube and other major podcast platforms. Whether through donations, volunteer work, or simply helping spread the word, every contribution helps OBR continue its mission of feeding those in need when disaster strikes.

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In this episode of *Osprey Observer TV*, host Marie Gilmore sits down with Frankie Beatty-Todd, Regional Vice President of Operations at Watermelon Swim, a local swim school dedicated to teaching essential water safety skills. Watermelon Swim operates four year-round indoor facilities, making it a standout business in Florida, where outdoor lessons are often disrupted by unpredictable weather.

Marie begins by sharing the personal importance of swimming lessons, especially in a state like Florida, and expresses her appreciation for Watermelon Swim’s mission to build a community of safer swimmers. Frankie explains how their programs cater to everyone from infants as young as a few weeks old to adults in their eighties, emphasizing that it’s never too early or too late to learn how to swim.

Frankie discusses Watermelon Swim’s current and upcoming locations in the region, including their established center in Riverview and plans to expand with new sites in Brandon, Brooksville, and Zephyrhills. She describes what visitors can expect when they walk into one of their centers: a welcoming atmosphere, full view of the indoor pool, and dedicated instructors focusing on both survival skills and the joy of swimming.

Marie highlights the importance of survival swim lessons, particularly for young children, and Frankie shares a touching story of a toddler who fell into a pool but was able to save herself thanks to the skills learned at Watermelon Swim. This moving testimonial underscores the life-saving value of their work.

Frankie also details the range of classes offered, including parent-child classes for infants and survival-focused lessons for toddlers, with options for group and private instruction. The flexible schedule, with lessons available six days a week, is designed to accommodate busy families.

To get started, families can visit Watermelon Swim's website or call to schedule a personalized consultation. Marie closes the interview by thanking Frankie and Watermelon Swim for providing such an essential service to the community and encouraging viewers to reach out for lessons, whether they’re new to Florida or just looking to boost their water confidence.

Listeners are invited to learn more at WatermelonSwim.com and take the first step toward water safety.

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