Letter from
the Publisher
An Expo Just For You!
Here we are in the throes of summer heat and rain. I’m
sure parents are happily anticipating the beginning of the
school year, maybe not so much the kids, though. With that
in mind we have an interesting article on the controversy of
vaccines and their history. When my children were growing
up, there was no hesitation about vaccinating as there is now.
I don’t even think we had a choice. Our article is to give parents
more information so they can make an educated decision
regarding vaccines for their children.
Inside on our Empowered Women page is an article on
Dr. Reema Bhatia, who has received the 2019 Technology
Woman of the Year award. You will have a chance to meet
and hear Dr. Bhatia at our upcoming Women’s Expo. She is
another example of achieving success in a male dominated
industry.
It Takes A Village by Dr. Melissa Bahamonde, Ph.D.,
teaches us all that we can be anything we strive for. Through
the STEM based activities within her Girl Scout Troop, she is
laying the foundation of future leaders.
Caterina Elena, another interesting woman, survived
many hardships and has developed into a true warrior. Her
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thing she stands for.
Our big announcement is our WHAT WOMEN WANT
EXPO to take place this October 12 at the Hyatt Place in Wes-
have special meaning for us. Dress for Success and Sunrise
of Pasco County. Both organizations help women and their
families and will be at the event so you can learn more about
them. Visit our Event Brite page or website to pre-register to
attend. We invite you to come, meet us and spend the day!
Thank you again for reading us.
Happy Hot Summer,
Jet Hall
Publisher
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FLORIDA WOMEN MAGAZINE (FWM) is published
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Plant City, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa,
Land O’Lakes, East Pasco, Brooksville, Spring Hill and
surrounding areas in Central Florida.
FWM features women from all walks of life, from entrepreneurs
and established businesses to women who make a
difference in our community.
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