May 1, 2013
By Ryan Butler Exceeding many of its own expectations, the Newsome High School varsity track team finished second in the 2013 Class 4A District 7 meet. Finishing just five points behind first-place North Port, the Wolves secured individual titles in five events and positioned themselves for a big run at the Regional meet. “It surprised(…)
May 1, 2013
By Ryan Butler The season may not have ended the way the Bloomingdale High baseball team had hoped, but the Bulls still left its mark on Hillsborough County and the area record books in 2013. Despite a 1-0 loss to Plant in the first round of the district tournament, Bloomingdale still impressed by playing in(…)
May 1, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Whether you are a parent with a child who has had an accident or a patient suffering from a heart attack, you can rest assured that you will be seen quickly and receive expert, quality care at Brandon Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department. Brandon Regional Hospital (main Brandon campus and Plant City(…)
May 1, 2013
By Samantha R. Evensen The Learning Experience Academy is now open for business, offering the very best in early childhood education and development. The Learning Experience or TLE has established themselves as much more than a normal, everyday child care center. Catering to children ages six weeks to five years of age, they provide an(…)
May 1, 2013
By Marie Gilmore FishHawk resident Bill Zapf, president of WAITING GAME Publications, was recognized recently as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Zapf completed a comprehensive course of study and was recognized during the annual convention in Las Vegas. On November 7, 1992, the Canadian-born and raised hockey defenseman was(…)
May 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season will begin with Andrea, likely followed by Barry, Chantal and Dorian as most hope that the list of names will not reach Tanya, Van or Wendy. Of course, while one can hope and pray for the best, experts agree that preparation long before the next storm threatens(…)
May 1, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Six youth leaders, among them 14-year-old Randall Middle School student with Downs Syndrome, Zachary Foyt, enjoyed the limelight last month as recipients of the County’s Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards (YEA! Awards). Each year, The YEA! Awards recognize three middle and three high school students in Hillsborough County, who have displayed initiative,(…)
May 1, 2013
By Alexandra Waller, Bell Shoals Academy, 7th Grade The Mosaic “Big MoE” mobile education unit has been traveling all over the U.S. educating fourth and fifth-grade students on the phosphate in our body and in the food we eat. “Big MoE” is an interactive, hands-on experience inside a 42 ft. long bus. It has ushered in over(…)
May 1, 2013
She has been known as the “Bloomingdale Library Attack Survivor” for more than five years. On April 18, she took back her name, Queena. She is a survivor and a true inspiration to the entire community. The family kept her face and name private because they wanted to protect her. “We put ourselves in her(…)
May 1, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins For five years, Angie Frazier and Kendall Duncan, owners of Canine Cabana, have been providing dogs in the greater Brandon area with a place where they can be happy, healthy and safe. These are the three words upon which they built their successful business. When Canine Cabana opened, Frazier and Duncan(…)
