Dec 16, 2012
By Kathy L. Collins Chocolate lovers rejoice! The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) will hold its 3rd Annual Festival of Chocolate, Florida’s largest all chocolate themed event, on Saturday, January 19, Sunday, January 20 and Monday, January 21. MOSI is located at 4801 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa. The Festival of Chocolate will showcase(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics That the holiday season presents an increase of vulnerability to home burglaries and fires is nothing new. It has been also noted that, while each year local law enforcement and fire departments issue tips to help make the holiday season safer for everyone, the burglary and house fire rates remain high. According(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Libby Hopkins There is an old adage that says, “The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm.” That’s how Buddy Bass of Manna on Wheels in Dover felt back in 2005. He wanted to do more than just be an insurance man; he wanted to make(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics More than a dozen store owners and clerks were charged with one felony count of “Possession and Sell of Controlled Substance-Analog” and felony count of “Maintaining a Store to Sell a Controlled Substance” following a recent operation conducted by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies and detectives. Appropriately called “Operation All Smoked(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Marie Gilmore Having a busy and active family, we knew that we would one day be changing out the builder grade carpeting that came with our home. Once that decision time came recently, it was a daunting task of shopping, negotiating and compromising on colors, styles, patterns and quality that made this task never-ending(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics Hillsborough County government officials were pleased to announce last month that agriculture continues to be, not only a vital mainstay of the county’s economy, but is one of the nation’s top producers as well. The claim is based on the 2011 agriculture sales and acreage estimates released this week by the Hillsborough(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Kathy L. Collins Donations come in all shapes and sizes. One of the most personal donations is the gift of hair to Locks of Love. Recently, three generations of a family donated 39 inches of hair. Janice Jimenez of Brandon, her daughter, Toni Cruz and granddaughter, Mackenzie Hudson of Ruskin all donated their hair.(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics For Sheila Upshaw, a Brandon resident and single mom of twin girls who is battling cancer, the all-too-frequent visits to the shop to keep her car running came to a surprise end last month, thanks to the generosity of one local donor, as well as the Brandon Foundation’s Angel Program and the(…)
Dec 16, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics Hillsborough County Fire Rescue’s volunteer staffing changes took center stage this month during a series of community meetings. Led by Fire Chief Ron Rogers and other Fire Rescue personnel, the meetings informed residents of the end of the six volunteer-staffed fire stations within the county, as well as the introduction of a(…)
Dec 3, 2012
J.C. LaGreca rejoins Brandon Honda as Used Car Director Tampa, FL – November 23, 2012 – J.C. LaGreca has returned to Brandon Honda as its Used Car Director. He first joined the dealership in 1993 when it was owned by the Scott-McRae Group and has managed used car operations at other Tampa area car dealerships.(…)
