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TAMPA, Fla., November 20, 2019 – Despite the cold temperatures on Saturday, November 16, 2019, Breezin’ Entertainment teamed up with The Community Food Pantry to put on their third consecutive Turkey Drive which provides frozen turkeys and sides for families in need around Thanksgiving. Out of the total 500 turkeys donated, Breezin’ Entertainment and The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago contributed 250 turkeys this year, over 100 more than in 2018. Over 500 families attended The Community Food Pantry’s Turkey Drive to collect frozen turkeys and bags filled with Thanksgiving essentials such as sides, plates, napkins, tablecloths, and supportive notes. Approximately 95 volunteers attended the Turkey Drive to help package food, direct traffic, and load food into cars. Through all of their hard work, the Turkey Drive ran smoothly and efficiently leaving all families who attended extremely gracious. The Community Food Pantry started the Turkey Drive event to give back to the community during the Thanksgiving holiday. Many members of the Tampa Bay community are unable to celebrate Thanksgiving with the traditional turkey dinner due to financial instability. By providing families in the North Tampa and Carrollwood Area with Thanksgiving essentials, The Community Food Pantry is able to help all families celebrate Thanksgiving, no matter their financial situation. “On behalf of the Breezin’ team, we want to thank everybody that was kind enough to donate to our Turkey Drive, especially The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago, who contributed 100 turkeys. We are humbled, we are grateful, there are over 500 families out here today and our support with the help of The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago was 250 turkeys and 10 volunteers this morning!” said Cindy Dervech, the founder of Breezin’ Entertainment and Productions. The Breezin’ staff was delighted to participate in an event that benefitted the members of their community. It is important for everyone to feel supported and cared for during the holiday season. By providing those in need with the opportunity to have a turkey dinner with their family and friends during Thanksgiving, it is an easy way to show the members of the community they are cared for. Breezin’ Entertainment wishes everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving as well as a joyful holiday season. To learn about getting involved for next year’s Turkey Drive or future events of The Community Food Pantry or Breezin’ Entertainment, check out their websites at thecommunityfoodpantry.com and breezin.com For media or press inquiries, please contact media liaison, Michael Dervech at Michael@Breezin.com About Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions is a wedding, corporate, and social entertainment specialist that offers unparalleled entertainment services to its clients. Breezin’ Entertainment’s mission is to create experiences through entertainment! As ambassadors of fun, the team at Breezin’ Entertainment aims to provide a unique level of customer service to ensure that clients are left completely satisfied. Once a client books with Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions, the company will handle the rest! Founded in 1988 by Cindy Dervech, Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions has been a top-tier entertainment provider in the Tampa Bay area for almost three decades. Specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social functions, Breezin’ tailors their entertainment services to your occasion. As a licensed, bonded, and insured business [License #TA-000378], Breezin’ Entertainment is a company founded on transparency, communication, and trust that aims to provide the client with premier customer service that cannot be found elsewhere. Breezin’ Entertainment provides fast, detailed, organized, and reliable entertainment that clients can count on. Book your next event today by calling (813) 701-3523 or by visiting https://breezin.com About The Community Food Pantry The Community Food Pantry strives to end the physical and emotional hunger of families in a dignified manner.  Our comprehensive approach to serving our clients that not only alleviates hunger with nutritional foods but also provides support services such as health screenings, and nutritional education for the whole person and homeless outreach. The Community Food Pantry helped feed nearly 43,000 of your friends and neighbors in 2018. Each year parents who have trouble making ends meet, seniors on fixed incomes deciding between medicine and groceries, individuals who have lost a job or are underemployed.  Over 11,500 local families visited our pantry to receive groceries, a gracious welcome and emotional support as well as blood pressure screenings and information on social services. We anticipate providing groceries to 50,000 people in 2019, more than a third of whom are children. For more information visit, http://www.thecommunityfoodpantry.com

With Thanksgiving around the corner, most Americans are probably thinking about their favorite Thanksgiving dish. Many people view Thanksgiving as a time for friends and family to get together and spend time around a giant table of food. Unfortunately, some families do not have the financial means to provide a whole turkey dinner for their family. Everyone deserves to have a big turkey dinner no matter what their financial situation may be, so this year The Community Food Pantry and Breezin’ Entertainment and Productions stepped in to help. On Saturday, November 16th, Breezin’ Entertainment and Productions teamed up with Community Food Pantry for their third consecutive year to host the Turkey Drive. The Turkey Drive provides families in the North Tampa and Carrollwood communities with Thanksgiving necessities to put together their very own meal. Each family is provided a turkey along with a grocery bag that is filled with sides, plates, napkins, tablecloths, and supportive notes. This year Breezin’ and Community Food Pantry reached their goal of 500 turkeys donated and families served, totaling over 200 more than the previous year. Cars were seen lining up around the corner past where the eye could see. As each car rolled up to the Turkey Drive, they were greeted by the smiling faces of 95 volunteers who eagerly loaded turkeys into each car despite the cold weather. This year, Breezin’ welcomed 10 of their very own volunteers to the drive and donated 250 turkeys with the help of The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago, more than double the previous year.  The Community Food Pantry began in 2008 as a small closet of food located in a church. By 2018, they expanded were serving 43,000 people within the Tampa Bay community, of which over a third were children and 15% were seniors. Not only does the Community Food Pantry provide food to families in need, but they also offer blood pressure screenings and information on social services that may be useful. As the Community Food Pantry continues to grow, they anticipate feeding over 50,000 people for the year of 2019.  Thanksgiving is not only a holiday of great food, but also a day to give thanks for what life has provided for us and to give back to the community. The Community Food Pantry has been working hard for 11 years to provide families with food and resources they need no matter their race, religion, financial situation, or overall perceived need. Breezin’ was honored to team up with the Community Food Pantry this past Saturday to help all families of Tampa Bay enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. If you’d like to learn more about the Community Food Pantry and the Turkey Drive you can check out our Facebook page, facebook.com/breezinentertainment, where we’ve posted a video to document a small portion of the event. From Breezin’ Entertainment and Productions, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions offers premier service that is sure to both relieve the stress of the event planning process and guarantee that the entertainment that is provided exceeds all expectations. To book your next event contact a Breezin’ representative at 813-463-2272 today or visit https://breezin.com/

When the time comes to decide the music for your wedding, you might be thinking of hiring a DJ. DJ’s are a great way to satisfy all of your guests, no matter what age they are. Below we list just a few of the many advantages of hiring a DJ for your wedding. Wide Variety If you’re looking for different varieties of music, a wedding DJ is a great choice. Not only do they have the ability to satisfy every song you request, but your guests’ as well. This helps to create the perfect balance between songs you want to hear, and songs your guests are in the mood for. If one minute you’re feeling an Oldies song and the next you want to hear one of 2019’s top hits, the DJ can accommodate no problem. Our client, Lairhe, hired a DJ through Breezin’ Entertainment in May of 2019 for her wedding and he did not disappoint.

 “The DJ was AMAZING!! I have nothing but great things to say about him!! He played great music, got people hype, no one wanted to leave the stage since the beginning! He was so attentive the whole time asking me about what was next, making sure he pronounced the names correctly. He gave all of the announcements in both languages! I’m beyond grateful for everything he did!”

Lairhe is just one of our many clients who have booked a wedding DJ through Breezin’ Entertainment. Check out our Testimonials page on Breezin.com for more reviews of our services. Energy and Announcements DJs bring a lot of energy to the reception to help maintain a lively atmosphere. They can feel out the vibe coming from your guests and adjust accordingly. Additionally, they can make announcements throughout the night to let your guests know things like when the father-daughter dance will begin and where they should go. This helps your wedding flow and avoid confusion. “Do Not Play List” It’s very common to have a list of preferred songs that you’d like to be played, but DJs can also follow a “do not play” list. This could include songs that you’ve heard one too many times or something more general like “do not play any music with explicit language”. By having a “do not play” list you’re able to keep your wedding’s vibe exactly how you envisioned it. The DJ will come with a setlist in mind but accept song requests so long as they don’t fall within the “do not play” guidelines. Accommodating Whether you’re looking for music that brings excitement to your guests or a more laid-back vibe, a DJ is a great, affordable option to ensure you get exactly what you want. DJs are extremely accommodating and will have almost every song you can think of so there’s no shortage of variety. They can also make announcements throughout the night to ensure your reception stays on schedule and all guests know where they need to be.  If you’re thinking of hiring a DJ for your wedding, check out our website, Breezin.com/weddings-services/, for more information. We can’t wait to help you make your special day one to remember! Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions offers premier service that is sure to both relieve the stress of the event planning process and guarantee that the entertainment that is provided exceeds all expectations. To book your next event contact a Breezin’ representative at 813-463-2272 today or visit https://breezin.com/