Cannella Elementary fourth-graders had a chance to express their creativity with clay while helping others. ...more

October 28, 2009

Every year, 20,000 rubber ducks race down the Hillsborough River to help end hunger in this area. ...more

October 14, 2009

Last Friday the U.S. Labor Department announced that nearly 540,000 Americans lost their jobs in April. As bad as that sounds, last month's jobless total was less than most economists had predicted. In fact, it was the lowest increase in joblessness in 14 months. Of late there have been a few other signs that the economy may not be recovering yet but its rate of decline has begun to slow. ...more

May 13, 2009

Isn't it great that we can take some time from thinking abut the gloomy economy and gather together for a fun afternoon with members and friends of the Lake Placid Woman's Club? The occasion was our annual fashion show held last Saturday at the Social Hall of St. Francis Church. ...more

April 4, 2009

The Temple Terrace Juniorettes' annual community Easter Egg Hunt is April 4 at Riverhills Park. The event includes prizes, face painting, crafts, snacks and a visit from the Easter Bunny. ...more

March 25, 2009

PLANT CITY A local strawberry field will be open for U-pick from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 to benefit the Hillsborough County 4-H. ...more

March 13, 2009

With unemployment, food scares and demands on food banks all up, the time is now for an organic revolution. President Obama and Congress are currently considering a massive financial stimulus package to rescue our economy. Absent from the discussion has been any reference to supporting a sustainable and organic food system. ...more

February 4, 2009

Miss America made her first visit this morning as the official goodwill ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network, an organization that raises millions each year for hospitals across the country. And she did so at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. "This is my very, very first day on the job," said Katie Stam, 22, who was Miss Indiana before she was crowned Miss America on Jan. 24. "I've been so excited and so anxious to start this work." ...more

February 3, 2009

Much has been made about the greening of the Super Bowl. The NFL has assisted with planting trees in our community that help to offset carbon emissions associated with major Super Bowl-sanctioned events. This is the fifth year that urban forestry projects have been implemented; however, Super Bowl XLIII marks the first year that long-term environmental impact monitoring will take place for the tree plantings. ...more

January 31, 2009

Parkway Food Ministries in Sebring was providing food to about 50 families a month when it opened in October 2007. With the recession hitting people harder, the ministry now gives food to 300 families monthly. ...more

January 26, 2009