Three-month-old Ava Snyder likes to kick her legs, sit in her Bumbo baby chair and giggle when she sees her parents. ...more

December 2, 2009

Deaven Phillips and his brother, Ethan, were greeted by a chorus of young, female voices as they left San Ann Market. ...more

February 14, 2009

Dressed in party attire, 232 guests attended an Academy Awards-style gala at Southshore Falls Jan. 16 to celebrate Ruskin's finest. ...more

February 4, 2009

The Ruskin Chamber of Commerce's 81st Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction was the chamber's way of thanking its membership for a successful 2008, a venue for it to recognize businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community and an opportunity to raise operating funds for the chamber. ...more

January 28, 2009

Hillsborough County students brought holiday cheer, gifts and lots of smiles to dozens of senior citizens Saturday as part of the seventh annual Christmas gift program from Caregiver's Helping Hand. ...more

December 7, 2008

More than 25 Quail Hollow Elementary School students made community service part of their summer vacation plans this year. ...more

August 24, 2008

Trendy restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops often are at the top of residents' lists when talking about the neighborhood's development. ...more

July 30, 2008

Finding a good dog groomer who can also photograph your pup and bake him nutritious treats is like finding a good doctor you can trust, says Sandra Simpson, who has found such a spot a few miles from her home. ...more

July 23, 2008

As the past national commander of a congressionally chartered veterans' organization, I have opportunities to visit VA hospitals and clinics across the county. As I tour the hospital wards talking to returning servicemen and women, one striking difference between today and the Vietnam era is evident. Today, our citizens are openly showing their support and patriotism to our returning soldiers, sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and airmen. Everywhere I look in the hospitals I see gift baskets, visitors and get-well wishes on cards and banners from schools. ...more

July 4, 2008

Quick! Everyone PANIC! Mother's Day is this Sunday! Is it not enough that this woman carried you for nine months while you stole every last nutrient from her weak, swollen body? Is it not enough that she went through pain like no human should ever experience just to bear you? Is it not enough that she endured your rebellious, pimpled, teenage years of loud music, sarcasm and secret tattoos with a smile and a "That's lovely, dear"? ...more

May 6, 2008