Feb 1, 2012
FishHawk resident Alex Casado performs an aerial trick at the FishHawk Skate Park, which just underwent renovations.
Skateboarding enthusiasts cooled their wheels in January while the FishHawk Skate Park was closed for refurbishments. The park opened at the end of January after repairs were made to some of the ramps, a yearly maintenance item.
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Dec 27, 2011
Randall Middle School’s Resource Deputy LaRay Grooms warns parents of the dangers of the online community at a cyber safety presentation.
With the majority of middle school students using the Internet both in and out of school, it is essential that students and their parents receive information and training on how to be safe online. [...]
Nov 23, 2011
Cheryl Jensen, as coordinator of her church’s annual Festival of the Nativity, has seen a lot of unique and sometimes stunning versions of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the three years since the festival’s inception. “We displayed one nativity from Germany that measured more than three feet long and was carved out of one piece [...]
Nov 7, 2011
Riverview resident Mike Perry didn’t ask for fame, but acts of bravery while working as the chief engineer on board the Maersk Alabama in April of 2009 has led to acclaim and commendation for his actions. Perry and his fellow shipmates valiantly fought off Somali pirates that attacked the ship and captured its captain. To [...]
Oct 6, 2010
No matter what your tolerance level for spooky Halloween fun, there are plenty of options in the area that cater to the fearful and the fearless. Head to Hillsborough River State Park on Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23, for its 18th Annual Haunted Woods from 6–10 p.m. Activities, including nightly coloring and costume [...]
Aug 5, 2009
The Hillsborough County Public Works Department revealed three possible plans to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Lithia Pinecrest, Lumsden, Bell Shoals and Durant roads at a public information meeting in July. The meeting was held at Bell Shoals Baptist Church.
Officials explained to more than 100 residents the need for, and how [...]
Aug 5, 2009
More than 100 residents overflowed the meeting room at Bloomingdale Regional Library to express their concerns about an application submitted to rezone a parcel of land near their homes. Currently cows graze on the property, which was formerly an orange grove. The property’s owner has visions of a complex brimming with professional offices, retail [...]
Jul 3, 2009
Centex Homes will soon be breaking ground on its newest model home in Starling at FishHawk Ranch. Centex expects the home to be completed in August and will join 10 other builders currently selling in the sprawling community.
The model, the Trentino, offers 2,426 sq. feet of living space and features four spacious bedrooms, [...]
Jun 7, 2009
Merchant Marine and Riverview resident Michael Perry had no idea when boarding the Maersk Alabama for a routine
