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Former Temple Terrace Community Director Takes Polar Plunge
For the past three years, Tom Mortenson has participated in the Polar Plunge in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

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I proudly serve as community editor for six Patch online community news sites -- Brandon Patch, South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch, Seminole Heights Patch, New Tampa Patch, Temple Terrace Patch and Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.
I have been married to my husband, Michael, a forensic psychologist, for 28 years. We have a musically talented 17-year-old son, Ian, who attends Tampa Catholic High School. We've lived in Bloomingdale East for 16 years.
I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and have spent my entire professional career in journalism. I was the editor of The Brandon News for 18 years and worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tampa Tribune, covering everything from breaking news to photo features.
For the past three years, Tom Mortenson has participated in the Polar Plunge in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

The festival will take place Sunday, Feb. 24.
The Theatre Arts and Dance Alliance in FishHawk Ranch will present the female version of the comedy this weekend.
Jefferson Jean Pierre, 10, had been missing since 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.
The event will take place Friday, Feb. 22 at the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club.
The tournament will be held March 25 at the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club.
A Taste of Sofia's, a breakfast and brunch eatery in Seffner, on Kingsway Road, offers many community activities, including Sahaja meditation.
Unwanted wedding, cocktail, evening and prom dresses? Ready to unload unworn men's formal wear? Clean out your closets and bring your apparel to the Salvation Army Family Store on Adamo Drive on Feb. 23.
The team trivia competition will take place Sunday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
The new restaurant is expected to open this spring.
The Food Research and Action Center in Washington, D.C., reports that only 47 out of 100 low-income children in Florida receive breakfast at school.
The Food Research and Action Center in Washington, D.C., reports that only 47 out of 100 low-income children in Florida receive breakfast at school.
Katie Santamaria ranks 19th in the country for Y14 Women's Epee fencers.
The Progress Energy Art Gallery is seeking your best poems.
Blogger Angelica Steinker of Courteous Canine provides some tips on training your dog successfully.
Blogger Angelica Steinker of Courteous Canine provides some tips on training your dog successfully.
The Life Enrichment Center is now registering students for Tampa's first modern dance company for adults.
The festival will take place Saturday, Feb. 23 starting at noon.
Residents are invited to support Seminole Heights resident Alan Guagliardo as he bikes across the country to raise funds for the Bike & Build nonprofit organization.
Cinebistro will host an Oscars Celebration Sunday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m.