Events SUNDAY IN THE PARK: Temple Terrace Garden Club's fourth annual family day is noon to 4 p.m. today at Woodmont Park, on Woodmont Drive, across the street from the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club. Learn about the environment and gardening, and shop the vendors while the youngsters play games and make crafts. Proceeds benefit the Sincerely, Santa charity for needy children in Hillsborough County. For vendor-exhibitor information, call (813) 988-6794. ...more

November 16, 2008

JAPANESE BONSAI SUSHI, 2826 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa; (813) 977-2755. Sushi chef Jiro-San has mastered the art of presentation with consummate flair, and his best dishes suggest a marriage of the Iron Chef and Julia Child. Rather than rubber stamping his menu, Jiro-San adds an original and often surprising twist to his creations. While the sushi bar offers plenty of elegant selections, don't miss the Salmon Misoyaki with a rich miso sauce, or a sizzling order of Gaz-Bi, grilled short ribs slathered in a Korean-style barbecue sauce. ($$) ...more

November 13, 2008

SHERIFF'S OFFICE This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Nov. 2-8 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

November 12, 2008

Events HOLIDAY MARKET: Find custom wreaths, yard art, lawn furniture, plants, holiday decorations and gifts at the Tampa Garden Club's annual Open House and Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the club headquarters, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. Admission is free. ...more

November 9, 2008

The region's water wizards are conjuring events to lure people to the Hillsborough River, and teach them the importance of the watershed. ...more

November 5, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The Town 'N Country Regional Library at the Thompson Center is closing Oct. 26 through Dec. 2 to move into the new, expanded library at 7606 Paula Drive. The library will reopen Dec. 3 at the new location. ...more

October 12, 2008

A 34-year-old man is accused of impregnating a 17-year-old runaway with whom he had a consensual sexual relationship, an affidavit states. ...more

October 10, 2008

A head-on collision has snarled traffic on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near Amberly Drive and Bearss Avenue. ...more

October 5, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Sept. 21-27 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

October 1, 2008

FUNDRAISER: A wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit the Melanoma International Foundation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at The Grape at International Plaza in Tampa. There will be a silent auction, including football tickets, sports gear and gift certificates. Donation is $25. For information, visit www.LisaHasYourBack.com. ...more

September 27, 2008