Feb 10, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics While the present outside temperatures do not entice most people to think about swimming just yet, it is no reason not to think about the upcoming summer season, especially for those that are interested in helping out at local parks and swimming pools around the county. To that end, Hillsborough County Parks,(…)
Feb 2, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Bloomingdale area residents will soon see a change of scenery in the heart of their community, thanks to the sale of several properties affecting a number of businesses on the NW corner of Bloomingdale Ave. and Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. Herb and Maria Gomes, owners of Consign DeZigns, located at 3322(…)
Feb 2, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics During an open house meeting held at Lithia’s Newsome High School cafeteria, Tampa Bay Water and Kiewit Infrastructure South officials announced the dates and details of the upcoming $129 million construction to replace the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir’s cracked erosion-control layer. “Reservoir renovation construction is scheduled to begin this February and(…)
Feb 2, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics “The recent shootings in our country have turned the topic of guns into a national conversation, but here at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, we have never stopped focusing on one thing when it comes to this issue: taking guns out of the hands of violent felons,” said Sheriff David Gee as(…)
Feb 2, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Superintendent MaryEllen Elia’s multi-faceted, long-term proposal to enhance security at every elementary school came to a halt last month when the Hillsborough County School Board, excluding an $8,500 contract for a security consultant, rejected the plan. The board’s decision came only a week following Elia’s public announcement of the plan and less(…)
Jan 31, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Hillsborough County Government, Convene Gun Violence Task Force The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Commissioner Beckner’s motion last month for the creation of a task force that proposes prevention and intervention services focused on gun violence as well as responsible gun use and ownership. According to county officials, the task force(…)
Jan 31, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent, MaryEllen Elia, announced earlier this month a number of disciplinary recommendations to the School Board on several personnel matters related to Rodgers Middle School. The recommendations are the result of two thorough investigations and reports into the incident that occurred on October 22, 2012, resulting in the(…)
Jan 31, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics It was all about health and wellness at Lithia Springs Elementary School last month, as students, parents, teachers and staff gathered to enjoy a night of fitness, healthy food and, of course, a whole lot of fun. In response to the growing rate of childhood obesity and to promote health and wellness,(…)
Jan 31, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics While enjoying an already impressive list of athletic programs that includes tennis, swimming and gymnastics, area students will now have a chance to sharpen their academic skills as well, thanks to a new element offered at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center located at 405 Beverly Blvd. in Brandon. Following a ribbon-cutting(…)
Jan 22, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Thanks to his mother’s dedication and the support of a caring community, six-year-old Brandon area resident, Andrew Smith, is now able to feel some independence and protection. After a year-long campaign to raise $13,000 launched by his mom, Michelle, Andrew welcomed to his home, Victory, a Golden Retriever seizure alert dog, trained(…)
