May 23, 2013
DoDad’s Wild Bible Adventures This year’s VBS program at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church will be DoDad’s Wild Bible Adventures, taking place from Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2. Returning from last summer are the coolest professors on the planet, Professor DoDad, Professor Bud, and Professor Lulu. They will team up with OJ the gorilla to(…)
May 23, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti The Brandon Christian Women’s Connection (BCWC) recently met in May for a picnic. It was a beautiful day, but they didn’t have to worry about bugs or rain since it was held indoors. During that recent “picnic” meeting, they were entertained by a sixth-generation Florida native, Todd Terrell, who was raised in(…)
May 16, 2013
The fourth annual Pigs in the Park…ing Lot BBQ and Business EXPO will take place on Friday, May 17 from 4-10 p.m. This free event will take place at the Mira Bay Sweetbay Plaza, which is located at 137 Harbor Village Lake, in Apollo Beach. The Southshore Chamber of Commerce hosts the BBQ and EXPO.(…)
May 2, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 8-PAGE SUMMER CAMP SECTION Kids R Kids Is Now Enrolling for Summer Camp Summer is fast approaching and now is the time to start thinking about where your child is going to spend his or her time while school is out. If you are looking for a summer camp experience(…)
May 1, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti Valrico resident Roger Camille was diagnosed with Lymphoma just over a year ago, and has had no success in his treatments. Currently at Moffitt Cancer Center, he will have to undergo a bone marrow transplant. Camille’s fiancé Kim (KJ) Jaqua has worked for Beef O Brady’s for eight years. Because Camille will(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Gary Sinise Foundation created a strategic partnership program called “Building for America’s Bravest.” Gary Sinise, the actor, is also a musician and has a band. You probably know him best as the current star of CSI-New York and the actor who played the(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti Dani Gray’s mom was the type of lady that lit up a room, leaving an imprint on everyone she met. As a way to honor her mom who passed away from cancer when Gray was 22, she formed a team to participate in the annual Walk for Moffitt. This year’s PNC Bank(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti The National American Miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young women nationwide. National American Miss is not Toddlers and Tiara’s; it is a positive influence for our(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti “Do not let anyone tell you that the Holocaust did not exist, I am living proof”…. On Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom will host Never Forget Guest Speaker, Philip Gans. This free program is open to the public and will be a great opportunity to hear a Holocaust(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti The National American Miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands in scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young women nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented. Angelina Jade Phillips, age 14, and an 8th grade(…)
