May 1, 2012
The C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir located in Lithia is now being emptied ahead of a major and permanent repair of the cracks in the reservoir’s wall as well as a three billion gallon expansion even as legal battle continues between Tampa Bay Water and HDR engineering. The 15.5 billion-gallon capacity C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir(…)
Apr 27, 2012
World War II Navy Veteran Dave Ryner and guardian Marie Gilmore took an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. in April to see the World War II Memorial. Dave Ryner is an 85 year-old with a great life. He and wife Ramona live in Clermont and love to travel, camp, quilt and spend time with(…)
Apr 27, 2012
More than 150 WWII Veterans and guardians visited the World War II Memorial in April with Honor Flight of West Central Florida. Guardians and donations are now needed to sponsor veterans for the next trip in June. Taking a trip with Honor Flight of West Central Florida gives everyday citizens a chance to interact, engage(…)
Apr 26, 2012
The Florida Academy of Performing Arts (FAOPA) is pleased to present the smash hit Legally Blonde The Musical on Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 26, and Sunday May 27, at 2 and 8 p.m. The musical will be performed at The Winthrop Barn Theatre, located at 11349(…)
Apr 26, 2012
Sue Allen, one of the talented art instructors at Center Place, celebrated the work of Dr. Peggy Hart, one of her students at the Adult Student Art Show held at Center Place. Here they are shown with Hart’s watercolor piece titled, A Rocky Mountain Morning. The Annual Adult Student Art Show reception was held at(…)
Apr 26, 2012
Ken and Dan McKenna are the owners of Tampa Bay Pools. They were recognized by Pool and Spa News as one of the top 50 pool builders in the United States for a seventh straight year. They are currently celebrating their 10th anniversary. After more than 20 years in our Bloomingdale home, my husband Phil(…)
Apr 26, 2012
Octavia Stoppa is the owner of All About Me, a full salon and spa with the added bonus of a fitness center. Pole Fitness and Zumba classes are currently being offered. We all know that our workouts are important for maintaining good health, but in order to continue with them, finding something fun is the(…)
Apr 25, 2012
Join Brandon’s Acting Postmaster, Dennis C. Brooks, Valrico’s Postmaster, Robert Gaskin, Letter Carrier, Terry Franklin, and ECHO’s Stacey Efaw and Joni Damico in collecting non-perishable food during the 20th Annual NALC’s Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive on Saturday, May 12. The 20th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger National Food(…)
Apr 25, 2012
Melissa Riley, of Tampa, front, gets some direction from County Communication director Lori Hudson while navigating the county’s re-designed interactive website. The test drive held at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, allowed residents to get acquainted with the new site. After almost a year in the making, Hillsborough County is ready to launch its brand new,(…)
Apr 25, 2012
Education First is looking for host homes for Chinese students, ages nine-14, to stay for three weeks in July. Are you interested in the opportunity to both learn about a new culture and share yours? If so, then you might consider hosting a foreign exchange student for a few weeks this summer. Thirty-two junior Chinese(…)
