Free face coverings
Hillsborough County began on Dec. 10 to provide free, reusable cloth face coverings to residents at two dozen libraries.
In addition, the county is offering operators of small businesses the ability to request a one-time quantity of 100 face coverings, while supplies last.
The mandate that face coverings must be worn in indoor locations of businesses, with certain exceptions, remains in effect.
Residents can pick up two of the reusable face coverings and can request face coverings for immediate family members not present. Distribution hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Face coverings will be distributed from the lobby of these local libraries, while supplies last:
- Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood
- New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., New Tampa
Curbside pickup only will be available at these locations:
- Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa
- Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road
For more locations and information, visit tinyurl.com/yy3t9es4.
New radiotherapy system
Advanced Cancer Treatment Centers has acquired and will install a VitalBeam radiotherapy system for treating cancer and other conditions with image-guided radiotherapy, according to a news release.
VitalBeam, from Varian Medical Systems, delivers powerful cancer treatments with pinpoint accuracy and precision. It “integrates imaging and treatment technologies within a sophisticated architecture that makes it possible to deliver image-guided treatments very quickly, opening the door to new possibilities for the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, head and neck, as well as other cancers that are treatable with radiotherapy,” the release said.
“With VitalBeam, we can select the optimal treatment for every type of cancer,” said Dr. Clayton Alonso, radiation oncology. “This is a breakthrough that enables us to offer a wider spectrum of advanced radiotherapy treatment options to more patients. It represents a bit step forward in our ability to help people fight cancer.”
Advanced Cancer Treatment Centers soon will be open at 15211 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, east of the Suncoast Parkway on State Road 50.
Gulfside fundraisers
Due to the current pandemic, the third annual Charity Casino Night to benefit Gulfside Hospice has been rescheduled to Jan. 30, at the Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club in Trinity.
All proceeds will provide patient care and bereavement support in Pasco County through Gulfside.
For tickets and sponsorship information, visit CharityCasinoNight.org.
Also, due to the ongoing health and safety challenges, Gulfside postponed The Candace Glewen Charity Fashion Show, originally scheduled for Dec. 3.
The fundraiser was to bring people together in honor of Candace Glewen, a longtime board member of Gulfside Hospice until her recent passing, and to support the patients and families served by Gulfside.
Instead of a winter-themed fashion show, the event will now feature the latest 2021 spring looks on May 4, at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey.
For information about the event, visit GulfsideFashionShow.org, or contact Leesa Fryer, fundraising and event planning specialist, at 727-845-5707 or .
