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 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 2, 2013
Randall Middle School PTSA “UP CYCLED ART SHOW” is this Thursday, April 4th, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Bring the whole family for a little Art and Dinner! Formaggio’s Food Truck will be at the school selling fabulous Italian food. Randall students and teachers will be dazzling us with their talent in the Recycled Art Show,(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Debra Bryant of Plant City is a creative and highly talented artist and teacher. During the month of March, you can see some of Bryant’s work at the Bruton Memorial Library located at 302 W. McLendon St. in Plant City. Each month, the Bruton Memorial Library dedicates its art wall to(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins Just as the Plant City strawberries are celebrated at the Annual Florida Strawberry Festival, so too is fine art at the Annual Florida Strawberry Festival Fine Art Show presented by the Eastern Hillsborough Art Guild (EHAG). Under the direction of Chairperson, Debra Bryant, the show continues to grow both in size(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By tamas Mondovics Starting the season with a full roster of returning players, last season’s 9-2 record—just short of claiming the district title—the 15-member Durant varsity flag football team with program head coach, Brad Brunson, at the helm has one thing in mind; district rematch against Plant City. Durant finished its tryouts that prompted close(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Ryan Butler With many key components returning from last year’s state championship team, the Durant varsity softball team is focusing on improving themselves, not the extra pressure and attention from opponents that comes with a title. “It’s tough. We know that we have big targets on our back,” said Durant head coach, Matt Carter.(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Ryan Butler Coming off the loss of 11 seniors and playing in one of baseball’s toughest districts in its largest classification, it could be understood that the Durant varsity team might struggle in 2013. Instead, the Cougars have done the opposite, jumping out to a 6-2 record to start the season and proving to(…)
