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Greater Brandon Arts Council Offers Free Seminar on Copyright And Fair Use Law For Artists

The Greater Brandon Arts Council (GBAC) will host a seminar called “Copyright and Fair Use Law For Artists” on Saturday, February 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library located at 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. The seminar will be led by attorney, Anne Dalton of Ft. Meyers. The seminar is free(…)

Fred’s Kitchen Brings Fresh Southern Recipes To Riverview

Fred’s Kitchen Brings Fresh Southern Recipes To Riverview

As three generations of the family-owned Fred’s Southern Kitchen celebrate the opening of its fifth buffet restaurant with its new location on U.S. Hwy. 301 in Riverview, it is also bringing much-needed fresh flavor to the community. The 162-seat family-style buffet filled with contemporary, welcome decor in a bright and colorful, welcoming atmosphere, is not(…)

Tragedy in Riverview: Missing Down Syndrome 11-Year-Old Student Found In Pond

Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee made the sad announcement just minutes ago that the 10-year-old missing girl whom the department has been looking for all afternoon has indeed been found dead, by HCSO divers in a nearby pond. Rogers Middle School special needs student Jennifer Caballero has been missing since 1 p.m. this afternoon, prompting(…)

Firehouse Cultural Center Presents The Fall Artist In Residence, Photographer Carl Weese

If you like photography, then plan on spending some time at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin during the week of October 15 through 21. Weese, a well know photographer and author, will be the Fall Artist in Residence Weese will bring his nationally recognized documentary project, documenting the rapidly disappearing iconic American Drive-In Theater,(…)

Health and Fitness Classes, Grief Recovery Program, Fall Festival & More

Compiled by Michelle Colesanti   Sun City Center UMC Introduces Health And Fitness Classes The Sun City Center United Methodist Church, located at 1210 Del Webb Blvd., W. is sponsoring SilverSneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Movement classes for seniors 55 and older, held in Creason Hall, Mondays from 11 a.m.-12 Noon and Thursdays from(…)

Busy Weekend in the Community

Dog Fest Hosted by Aliquity Saturday, October 6; 1-4 p.m. Future Home of FishHawk Dog Park (next to Barrington Middle School) Vendors, Prize Drawings, Training Demonstration, Pet Blessing, Rescue Row, Flea Market. CONTESTS: Cutest Puppy, Best Costume, Owner-Dog Look Alike ($5 entry fee per contest) For more info, visit www.aliquity.com, call 230-4719 or email Dotty@Aliquity.com.(…)

Breakdown of Amendments To Florida Constitution

Breakdown of Amendments To Florida Constitution

With November’s general election rapidly approaching, it’s time to puzzle over amendment proposals in the hopes of divining their meaning before Tuesday, November 6 comes around. Please note that it would be impossible to describe each amendment in its entirety, as the proposals themselves encompass an estimated 165 pages of documentation. Also, there is no(…)

World War II veterans need guardians to accompany them on a day trip to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.

World War II veterans need guardians to accompany them on a day trip to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.

“WWII Veterans need Guardians” World War II veterans need guardians to accompany them on a day trip to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. Honor Flight of West Central Florida is flying our EIGHTH Mission on 10/30/12. We will be taking 75 WWII veterans on a chartered aircraft to Washington, D.C. The WWII veterans fly(…)

The Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation Introduces New Animal Welfare Program

There have been some heated debates lately as to whether or not the new initiative offered by the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation and the Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society (HCVMS) will help the feral cat problem in Hillsborough County. The new initiative is called AWAKE. It’s a comprehensive approach to animal issues in Hillsborough County(…)

Battle Of The Bands Search, Budget Opinions Sought & More

Annual Teenage Battle Of The Bands To Be Held The 15th Annual Teenage Battle of the Bands will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20, during the Hillsborough County Fair, and its not too early to get your band pre-qualified. Hillsborough County’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department is looking for bands to(…)