Grammy Award winning Christian vocalist performs in Sun City Center
Steve Green, internationally known Christian vocalist, will perform in concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 W Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. Green is a Grammy award nominee...
View ArticleUSF doctoral nursing students recognized in Florida Blue Health Innovation...
University of South Florida (USF) doctoral nursing students Lauren Wright and Tram Pham are finalists in the Florida Blue Health Innovation Competition. The product they created for the competition...
View ArticleDiocese of St. Petersburg celebrates 50th year with free Family Faith Fest
Christian recording artists Jeremy Camp and Colton Dixon are among those scheduled to perform at Family Faith Fest, a free event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.The...
View ArticleAmy Scherzer's Diary: Weekly Wrap-Up of the Tampa Social Scene
Tampa Bay Food FightWhipped, skewered, minced, diced - anyway you slice it, the chefs of Team St. Pete filleted Team Tampa at Metropolitan Ministries second annual Tampa Bay Food Fight, a competition...
View ArticleJoe Henderson: You can't have it both ways, Victor Crist, but heaven knows...
In 2016, Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist did what he does best when faced with divisive issues.He delayed taking a public position on the Go Hillsborough plan that would have put before...
View ArticleFind A Friend: Bruno the Mix
Bruno is having a moment. Not only was he recently saved from euthanasia, he relocated just in time to miss the hurricane in his native Panhandle. Bruno brings a smile a minute. With his adorable under...
View ArticleCounty previews $65-million plan to widen Bell Shoals Road
VALRICO - Stuck in snarled traffic on Bell Shoals Road repeatedly tests the patience of Darlene Chartier as she slowly makes her way south to her job in Sun City Center."What used to take me 20 to 30...
View ArticleFarmer opens The Windmill Natural Cafe in North Tampa
TEMPLE TERRACE - Growing up on a small family farm in Minnesota, Chuck Homuth learned the importance of sustainable and responsible farming.This ultimately led him to open Chuck's Natural Fields Market...
View ArticleRobotics coming to University Mall
The Tampa Bay Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Center (AMRoC) FabLab, a program of the nonprofit Foundation for Community Driven Innovation, is slated to open at University Mall in Spring 2019.The...
View ArticleJazz on the Lawn looks to elevate Edison Elementary
TAMPA - Building strong schools requires the involvement of parents, commitment of community leaders, and jazz?That's the goal of Saturday's Jazz on the Lawn fundraiser at Edison Elementary, one of 50...
View ArticleHooper: The Daniel Ruth you may not know
Whenever I make public appearances, invariably someone will want to know about my colleague Daniel Ruth.And it's not always an inquiry dripping with kindness. Over the years, folks have asked, "Why is...
View ArticleBeltran, Katt look to distinguish perspectives in State House 57 battle
Republican Mike Beltran traces his inspiration for public service back to his days as a Boy Scout, while Democrat Debbie Katt cites a 2018 visit to the state legislature visit as one of the motivating...
View ArticlePACE Center for Girls Hillsborough aims to broaden reach
TAMPA - For 20 years, the PACE Center for Girls Hillsborough has been a beacon for young girls who were at risk of being lost to the justice system.Next week dozens of the center's leaders, staff, and...
View ArticleBeat to go on at Tampa's African Drum and Dance Conference
Yaye Fall Cultural Arts collaborates with Kuumba West African Dance and Drummers of Tampa and SHAE Movement African Arts from Charlotte for "Let's Come Together," Tampa's second annual African Drum and...
View ArticleJazz Club to pair jazz stylists at HCC Ybor Mainstage
YBOR CITY- The Tampa Jazz Club brings another jazz-filled day with a special "When October Goes" concert in conjunction with the Suncoast Jazz Festival, as part of the HCC Visual and Performing Arts...
View ArticleTampa company, using satellites, data, analyses Russian threats in Baltics
Using images taken by their sister company's satellite and data gathered from thousands of unclassified sources, two analysts from Tampa have laid out how they think the Russians could be preparing the...
View ArticleRuskin Seafood Festival: From simple roots to super success
RUSKIN - Inspired by the abundance of area seafood, the local chamber pulled together vendors to provide food and fun for local families in 1988.Christened as "The Seafood Festival," the chamber...
View ArticleFall RV Show coming to fairgrounds
The Tampa Bay Fall RV Show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 through Nov. 10 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US 301. Participating RV dealers include Arrow RV,...
View ArticleJoe Henderson: NRA working to hold its grip on state agriculture commissioner
In a weird way, I guess it makes sense that the Florida Department of Agriculture oversees the granting of concealed weapons permits. There always seems to be a bumper crop of guns in these parts.There...
View ArticleFind A Friend: Lucky the All-American mutt.
Howdy partner. Saddle up for some tricks and pass along the treats. Here's the finest cowpoke you'll ever meet. Lucky is a red-blooded, American-mix that studied hard at school for a chance to live on...
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