The young adults stumbled upon the low-income community west of the University of South Florida and knew they had found the right place for their mission. ...more

July 2, 2008

UNIVERSITY AREA - The young adults stumbled upon the low-income community west of the University of South Florida and knew they had found the right place for their mission. The college students and recent graduates are from the National Association for the Prevention of Starvation, a Huntsville, Ala.-based nonprofit organization. The nonprofit's mission is to bring to humanitarian relief and educational support through emergency relief, skilled volunteers and health professionals. ...more

July 1, 2008

Thirty-two Girl Scouts in West Central Florida recently received their Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. ...more

June 28, 2008

Almost a dozen pageant winners, dazzling in their stylish dresses and impeccable makeup, plunked themselves down across from sick young girls at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital last week. The pageant queens painstakingly painted nails and applied blush to the girls' faces. ...more

June 28, 2008

Dr. Reed and I are some of the newest residents of Lake Placid. We moved here six months ago. We chose this town because of the location, size and all of the beautiful lakes. ...more

June 25, 2008

Events VINTAGE WINE CELLARS: 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, (813) 879-2931. The wine shop will celebrate its 15th anniversary by offering a tasting featuring 20 wines, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10. ...more

June 25, 2008

The 35 children taking part in the Kids in the Garden camp shucked corn, composted, painted bird houses and made stepping stones for their home gardens. ...more

June 24, 2008

TAMPA - Almost a dozen beauty queens, dazzling in their stylish dresses and impeccable makeup, plunked themselves down across from sick little girls at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital this morning. The queens painstakingly painted nails and applied blush to the girls' faces. Outside, Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters hoisted hospitalized little boys up onto the gleaming red truck. Some yanked at the steering wheel while others, in hospital pajamas and plastic firefighter helmets, climbed on the back. Some were still attached to IVs dragged around behind them. ...more

June 20, 2008

I purchased my table at a yard sale a couple of years ago and cannot identify it or find any information about the maker. ...more

June 19, 2008

The 35 children taking part in the Kids in the Garden camp shucked corn, composted, painted bird houses and made stepping stones for their home gardens. ...more

June 18, 2008