Concerned Parents of Autistic Children invite everyone to their third annual Old Time Rock and Roll Dance fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Grand Ballroom at the Red Rose Inn and Suites, 2011 Wheeler St. N., Plant City. The Breezin Entertainment and Productions agency will provide the Breezin Band for the evening's entertainment. ...more

October 8, 2008

SEBRING — Don't be surprised if a neighbor is wearing a bike helmet the next time he hops on a riding mower to cut the grass. The Aging Advocacy Coalition sponsored the 23rd annual Elder Fair at Firemen's Field on Thursday and bike helmets were just some of many giveaways. About 60 exhibitors — including Florida Hospital Heartland Division which gave away almost 100 helmets — attracted about 700 seniors to the day-long event. ...more

January 25, 2008

Congratulations to Alex Jr. and Dolores Santana Martinez of Brandon, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 21. Both were born in Tampa and met while attending George Washington Junior High School in Tampa. ...more

January 2, 2008

The Brandon Hospital Auxiliary installed new officers for the 2007-08 year at a luncheon meeting Sept. 13. The installing official was Lucille O'Brien. The new officers are Tim Humberson, president; Lee Novak, first vice president; Margery Olsen, second vice president; M. Chris Prinzivalli, recording secretary; Donna Knotts, corresponding secretary; Joan Daily, treasurer; Joyce Bonham, gift shop treasurer; and Alveda Dietrich, parliamentarian. ...more

October 24, 2007