Erica Der concedes she was a bit nervous for her younger sister. But Lauren Der - who prayed for God's strength - was at peace. ...more

January 21, 2009

Today TOBA 29th Dr. MLK Leadership Breakfast: 6:45 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa; (813) 874-8622, www.toba-network.org. ...more

January 19, 2009

Erica Der admits she was a bit nervous for her younger sister. But Lauren Der – who prayed for God's strength – was at peace. ...more

January 18, 2009

When Lauren Der was crowned Florida Strawberry Festival queen Saturday, she made pageant history. ...more

January 18, 2009

Hillsborough Government offices: Closed Monday. Libraries: Closed Monday. ...more

January 18, 2009

Even in these dark days of recession, one part-time job remains in great demand: perky "spokesmodel." ...more

January 17, 2009

Even in these dark days of recession, one part-time job remains in great demand: perky spokesmodel. Beginning the week before the Super Bowl, young women will descend on the Bay area to greet guests, pass out liquor company freebies and pitch new products at dozens of golf tournaments, nightclubs and celebrity-sponsored parties. ...more

January 16, 2009

Hillsborough Government offices: Closed Thursday. Libraries: Closed Thursday. ...more

December 30, 2008

Get a glimpse of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, better known as the Freedom March, while checking out "And Freedom For All," a photo exhibit opening Jan. 20 at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Art Gallery. ...more

December 30, 2008

straight from lenders and housing counselors. ...more

December 4, 2008