How Did Hillsborough County Get Its Name? Augustus Steele: The Father...
By Charles Nelson
In this column, we’ve explored the origin stories of several of our communities like Brandon, Gibsonton, Simmons Hammock and several others. Recently,...
Historic Ruskin Tomato Plant Replaced By Modern Industry In Apollo Beach
By Charles Nelson
Even the most casual observer knows that Hillsborough County has changed dramatically in recent decades. Gone are many of the farms and...
Experience A Spark Of History Through The Edison And Ford Winter...
If you are looking to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather and learn something along the way, look no further than the uber-charming Edison and...
Interesting Women Of Hillsborough County: Simmons, Brandon, Moseley & More
By Charles Nelson
Our history is a story about, and for, all of us. Sometimes that history is viewed through a single lens producing only...
Faith & Footprints: The Holy House Of Loreto – Loreto, Italy
With May being the month of celebrating our mothers, it would be fitting to recognize the most holy of mothers: the mother of Jesus...
Did You Know? Patron Saint For 50 States: Florida – Our...
Catholic believers pray for the intercession of the saints in heaven so that they may pray for us on our behalf. Saints are able...
Faith & Footprints: Basilica Of St. Mary Star Of The Sea...
Key West is known for its warm weather, restaurants, live music and fishing; however, it’s also immersed in history and architecture. One notable historic...
Year In Review — Updates On The Top Stories From 2023:...
Since the release of Oldest Tampa Bay in September 2022, author Joshua Ginsberg has been keeping busy. In addition to making dozens of local...
Ghostly Memories Of A Community Are All That Remain Of Lillibridge
By Charles Nelson
There were no guarantees that any pioneering community would last. Lillibridge, in Eastern Hillsborough County, located where today’s Jameson Rd. crosses...
Faith & Footprints: St. Paul’s Chapel – The Church That Survived...
Among the tragedies in New York City on September 11, 2001, a small beacon of hope remained intact across from the destruction of the...
