May 2, 2012
Hillsborough County Mothers Against Drunk Driving Program Specialist Sharon Hall, center, is presented with a proclamation, by Hillsborough County Commissioner representative Jeff Huggins. Area parents got some tips on how to talk with their teens about alcohol last month, during the presentation of “Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence” program, sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk(…)
May 2, 2012
Since 1987 Hillsborough Habitat has been helping low income residents of Hillsborough County build, buy and restore safe, efficient and comfortable homes. No experience is needed to volunteer your time with Hillsborough Habitat. The availability of affordable housing, as well as the expense of upkeep of existing homes, has been an issue for many Americans(…)
May 2, 2012
Ken Aguiar and his three sons had their heads shaved at Salon Essence in Plaza Bella to raise more than $8,000 for Pediatric Cancer. FishHawk photographer Ken Aguiar didn’t quite realize what he was getting himself into when he volunteered his professional skills for the recent Tampa Bay Lightning Cut For A Cure Charity event(…)
May 1, 2012
More than 3,000 area residents visited the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo last year. Hillsborough County officials are promising another educationally plentiful event to help all to be ready for the upcoming storm season. In preparation for the 2012 hurricane season, Hillsborough County officials in partnership with the City of Tampa are again making plans to(…)
May 1, 2012
The FishHawk Wolves travel baseball teams play baseball but also perform service in their community. How much cajoling did it take to convince a bunch of baseball players to don pink jerseys and shoelaces for an entire month of games? Not a lot, because they were showing their support of breast cancer research and raising(…)
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 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
Join other food and wine enthusiasts at the Fifth Annual Vine to Wine on Friday, May 18, at The Regent in Riverview. You can sample fine wines provided by Premiere Beverage and nosh on delectable treats created by Chef Dave. All funds raised directly benefit A Kid’s Place located in Brandon. The Trey Curry Foundation(…)
Apr 25, 2012
The GFWC Brandon Service League proudly distributed over $13,000 to 18 local organizations and schools at its 28th Annual Country Jamboree earlier this month. Earlier this month, the GFWC Brandon Service League held its 28th Annual “Denim & Diamond” Country Jamboree at Lupton’s Boggy Bottom Ranch in Plant City. This event is a celebration of(…)
