May 1, 2013
By Kathy L. Collins According to Eckerd, a national leader in helping at risk youth and their families, there are more than 100 children in Hillsborough County each month who need placement with foster parents. It is for this reason that several area churches including Bay Life Church, Bell Shoals Baptist Church and the Crossings(…)
Feb 8, 2013
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(…)
Dec 21, 2012
Hillsborough County cold weather shelters will open this afternoon (Dec. 21) at the times listed below for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat. This is the first time that cold weather shelters have opened this winter. The shelters are: Brandon Community Center, 510 E. Sadie St. in Brandon This shelter(…)
Nov 21, 2012
While you are out shopping for all of those fabulous holiday gifts this year, stop by the Sincerely Santa table located outside of Dillard’s at the Westfield Brandon Mall and pick up a letter from a child and help fulfill his or her Christmas wishes. Sincerely Santa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit started in 1987 strives(…)
Oct 5, 2012
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.(…)
Sep 23, 2012
“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(…)
Sep 23, 2012
By Libby Hopkins They say dogs are man’s best friend. They offer companionship and unconditional love to their humans. Some dogs work very hard for their humans by taking care of them and being their guide dogs. “Paws for Patriots” is a program offered by Southeastern Guide Dogs of Palmetto. Established in 1982, Southeastern Guide(…)
Sep 19, 2012
Sammy Sullivan brought joy to his family, and when he passed away at 22 months due to an unexpected illness, his parents, Joe and Brenda Sullivan, were determined to honor Sammy’s short life and honor his memory by giving comfort to others in their time of need through the Sammy Sullivan Charities. In Sammy’s memory,(…)
Sep 16, 2012
When James Haake wraps up a work presentation he pulls out an Honor Flight flyer and concludes by saying the following: “This may feed me, but Honor Flight completes me.” Haake, who retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1992, represents life insurance, mortgage, annuity and Medicare products. But his passion is helping(…)
