Apr 21, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins The 21st Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive (also known as the Postal Food Drive) will be held on Saturday, May 11. When you receive a plastic bag in your mailbox (bags courtesy of Publix), fill it with non-perishable food (check to make certain(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics What has not come as a surprise to many following a recent meeting is that the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners awarded new Solid Waste Franchise Collection Agreements to the original three companies; Republic Services of Florida, Waste Management Inc. of Florida, and Waste Services of Florida. The new $60 million(…)
Apr 17, 2013
With numbers reaching close to 200, Bloomingdale area residents showed up in force to attend a recent meeting in order to learn, voice their disapproval and to devise a strategy to fight a proposed mixed use development (MUD) project planned in the heart of their neighborhood on Bloomingdale Avenue near Lithia Pinecrest, adjacent to the(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Bloomingdale and Valrico residents are building momentum in an effort to halt the approval of a proposed mixed-use development on Bloomingdale Ave. near Lithia Pinecrest, adjacent to the Bloomingdale Library. And, the next meeting about the project is now scheduled for next Tuesday, April 16, 2013. The parcel involves plans for a(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Michelle Caceres The spacious meeting room at the Sun City Chamber of Commerce was festively decorated with balloons, plenty of cake and punch to go around and birthday celebrants donned party hats and tiaras to get in the spirit of the celebration; but this was no ordinary birthday party. In attendance were men and(…)
Apr 14, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The county’s 2011 plan to consolidate its recreation centers, which included cutting back the number of full-service facilities to ten regional sites, was received with mixed feeling by the community, with many protesting the changes in hopes of altering the direction. Fast forward to today, now Hillsborough County officials have announced its(…)
Apr 4, 2013
April in Riverview has become synonymous with the St. Stephen Spring Jubilee. With music, dancing, rides and food galore, it’s no wonder this fair attracts thousands of people each year. The Spring Jubilee is now in its 12th year and it has become bigger and better each year. Admission is free and so is the(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti “Do not let anyone tell you that the Holocaust did not exist, I am living proof”…. On Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom will host Never Forget Guest Speaker, Philip Gans. This free program is open to the public and will be a great opportunity to hear a Holocaust(…)
Apr 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Ahead of its busy summer season and, as a way to draw attention to its diverse educational and athletic programs, the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center has routinely hosted its annual Summer Camp Open House event. This year, however, the festivities scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m-2 p.m, will be(…)
