Apr 10, 2012
The doors of Hillsborough Correctional Institution, Florida’s only faith-based prison for women in Riverview were closed for good last month, as the more than 200 inmates were relocated to Lowell Correctional Institution in Marion County. After months of fighting to keep Hillsborough Correctional Institution, Florida’s only faith-based prison for women in Riverview open, supporters and(…)
Apr 10, 2012
The Tampa chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters now offers services to the children of military families. Visit www.bbbsfl.org for more information. By Adam Musgrave The Tampa chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is in the process of expanding to offer its services to the children of military families. Directors of the organization, which served(…)
Apr 10, 2012
Hillsborough County Acquisition Manager Kurt G. Gremley, left and Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA President and CEO Tom Looby, talk about the proposed location of the Riverview YMCA. The new facility is hoped to be built on county owned land adjacent to the Vance Vogel Sports Complex, in Riverview. Two months ago, Hillsborough County officials joined(…)
Apr 10, 2012
The newest Walmart Neighborhood Market held a Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the 24-hour store located just west of Winthrop Town Centre. A new, more convenient option for shopping at a favorite low-priced store for a few necessities in a hurry is now open for business in Riverview.(…)
Apr 3, 2012
Come out and be a part of the fun and help raise funds for Center Place at the same time at their 28th Annual Arts Gala set for Saturday, April 28 at the T Pepin Hospitality Ballroom in Tampa. On Saturday, April 28, Center Place will hold its 28th Annual Arts Gala Celebration. This year’s(…)
Apr 3, 2012
Members of the Spoto High School JROTC team celebrate after winning a chance to advance to the National Academic, Athletic and Drill Championship held at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Pensacola later this month. The team qualified after meeting stiff competition from a number of the other twenty-two schools competing. Spoto High faculty, staff,(…)
Apr 3, 2012
Jazz vocalist Hilary Kole is one of the vocalists on the Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 Pops concerts. Hailed by England’s Manchester Evening News as “one of the greats,” internationally renowned conductor Günther Herbig returns to conduct The Florida Orchestra on the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series in a program featuring Principal Trumpet(…)
Apr 2, 2012
Park Square businesses want to help make Easter extra special for area families and are hosting a special event in FishHawk’s Park Square on Saturday, April 7, 12 Noon-3 p.m. The fun-filled afternoon will feature an egg hunt, face painting and free egg dying for those who bring their own hard boiled eggs, plus there(…)
Apr 2, 2012
Volunteers pick up trash during last year’s Great American Cleanup. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in the annual event scheduled for April. With more than 60 sites to choose from during March, April and May, local volunteers should have no problem finding a way to contribute to the cleanliness and beautification of their communities by(…)
Apr 2, 2012
Photos by Taya Fagan Photography Bloomingdale High School’s Class of 2013 held its annual Beauty and the Bull on Tuesday, March 6. 58 students participated as competitors including Cover Girl, Annie Irish and her escort, Jeremy George and People’s Choice winner, Emma Collard and her escort, Cory Payton. The community came together to support the(…)
