Stacy Hahn, County Commissioner, District 5
Stacy Hahn has called Hillsborough County home for 25 years. “My husband, Jeff, and I raised our three sons here because we believe in this...
Karen Perez, School Board, District 6
By Amanda Castillo Karen Perez’s connection to Tampa began when she was 15 years old. In 1979, her mother moved her to Tampa to continue...
Neil Manimala, County Commissioner, District 5
By Amanda Castillo For Neil Manimala, Hillsborough County has been the backdrop to nearly every chapter of his life, from growing up in Valrico as...
Kenneth Gay, School Board, District 6
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Gay is seeking a seat on the Hillsborough County School Board, District 6, drawing on nearly four decades of experience in public...
Bill’s Prescription Marks 70 Years With Community Celebration
When a local pharmacist Justo ‘Bill’ Noriega, opened a small drugstore on Brandon Boulevard in 1956, he could not have known it would one...
East Of Tampa Highlights Community And Businesses
After 13 years as an Army officer, John Plumstead made a decision that would take him from leading soldiers to leading businesses. Plumstead served from...
Young Lithia Author Shows The Power Of Imagination
At an age when most children are just beginning to develop their writing skills, 5-year-old Nila Pravveen of Lithia is a published author. Her...
Scout Leader Will Run Half Marathon As A Parkinson’s Champion
For Fossil Valley Girl Scout troop leader and avid runner Sarah Miller, the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon is about much more than crossing...
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Continues 28-year Tradition In Brandon
By Dale Bliss There is something about the arrival of fall that brings a little extra excitement to the air. Cooler mornings, changing colors and...
MOMbies Bring “Thriller” Back To Park Square On October 25
The MOMbies of FishHawk are returning to Park Square for another evening of family-friendly Halloween fun, community spirit and support for breast cancer research....









