Tampa businesses and project recognized last week

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Various enterprises were recognized last week in Tampa. ABOVE: Mayor Jim Clemmer (left) presents Craig Settle, president of Cardie Oil Inc., with his symbolic first dollar of profit at the main office in Tampa. Also pictured are Cardie office manager Barbara Schlesener and Tampa Community Association’s Tom Duggan. BOTTOM RIGHT: Phyllis Branson (center) receives her first dollar of profit from Dee Duggan (left) and congratulations from Tom Duggan. Branson is the owner of Granny’s Little Grill, formerly Butch’s Diner in downtown Tampa. LOWER LEFT: Centre High School Leo Club president Nikki Stenzel presents Clemmer and Duggan with a check for $150. The donation will go toward the Tampa shelter house to be constructed at the Tampa City Park.

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