Jun 11, 2012
It can be difficult coming up with new and unique gift ideas each year for Father’s Day. After all, dad only needs so many power tools, watches or other typical Father’s Day gifts. Instead of buying dad a material good this year, check out the creative ideas we put together of ways to spend time(…)
Jun 11, 2012
The Hillsborough County MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) Committee hears the petition of area residents and members of the Brandon Chamber in connection with the Lithia Pinecrest Rd. widening project, specifically involving Segment B, the section between Lumsden Rd. and Bloomingdale Ave. Lithia Pinecrest Rd., between Lumsden Rd. and Bloomingdale Ave., also known as Segment B,(…)
Jun 5, 2012
April Showalter explained the Memory Project to visitors at the Bloomingdale High School Student Art Show held in May. The Bloomingdale High School Student Art Show was held in May at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico. According to artist and educator Diana Speedy, “Students work hard all year to create their artwork. The Bloomingdale High(…)
Jun 4, 2012
The KidzCreate Gallery of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County brings children and professional artists together to create art. Here, children created Horses Horses Horses, the original of which is now on display in New South Wales Australia. The KidzCreate Gallery is an outreach program of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Art is created(…)
Jun 4, 2012
Upon winning the 2012 Scholastic/Major League Baseball “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life” essay contest, Bloomingdale Senior High School freshman Peter Hanhan, left, is joined by Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, and school English teacher Katherine Proly. Bloomingdale High School ninth-grade student Peter Hanhan likes to do a great(…)
May 23, 2012
Stand for the Silent (SFTS) founder Kirk Smalley speaks to students and parents about school bullying and youth suicide. SFTS is designed to help prevent bullying-induced loss of life and was born shortly after the death of Smalley’s 11-year-old son Ty, took his own life. The message was strong and, to the point, but mostly heart-wrenching(…)
May 3, 2012
(L-R) Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) instructors Alanna Cutri (Valrico/Brandon), Dianne Cutri (Valrico/Brandon), Dr. Harvey Barnett (founder of ISR), Kari Bahour (FishHawk/Riverview) and Pam Norris recently met together at the South Tampa YMCA to discuss the importance of water safety. There is no such thing as being too prepared when it comes to children and water(…)
May 3, 2012
Rich Kemper provides real estate expertise to the Brandon/Bloomingdale area. By Sandra Meyer There are few purchases that are as intimidating as buying a home. One thing that can make this process easier is finding a real estate professional that can be trusted to know the ins and outs of the market and be on(…)
May 3, 2012
Aparicio-Levy Technical Center in Tampa provides affordable programs for students who want to improve their job skills or receive training and certification for high-demand jobs available in the Tampa Bay area. Since June of 2005, Aparicio-Levy Technical Center, a part of Hillsborough County public schools and its five campus HiTEC network, has been providing adult(…)
May 3, 2012
Southwestern Produce is located in Plant City and sells only the freshest, highest quality produce. Fresh from the farm to freezer, Southwestern is a family-owned and operated business. From pineapples to pole beans and blueberries to broccoli, local residents rave about the fresh farm-grown goodness from Southwestern Produce Company. Chris and Renee Smith of Plant(…)
