SULPHUR SPRINGS - More than a year ago, LifePoint Community Church took over a church with a dwindling congregation and rebuilt membership to about 150 worshippers. ...more

August 21, 2008

Bread of Life Christian Mission, an organization marking 15 years of assisting local families through a variety of charitable programs, is fighting a two-front battle spawned by economically challenging times. ...more

July 28, 2008

The University Area Faith-Based Coalition will hold its Fall Festival on Oct. 25. ...more

July 23, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m. today (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m.Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Today, Saturday 05/10 •The "Oils, Ink, Clay, Paper," Anniversary Show, will be held by Bill and Linda Renc , owners of the Painted Fish, and Barbara and Ira Burhans, owners of Clay & Paper, 350 Main St., Dunedin, through June 15. The gallery anniversary show combines new works in the four artists' main media. Call 727-734-5060, or 727-736-0934 or visit w www.paintedfishgallery.com, or www.claypaper.com. ...more

May 10, 2008

Tijuana Flats is hosting a fundraiser Saturday afternoon to benefit the families of two Wesley Chapel High School students killed in a crash Monday. ...more

May 9, 2008

CARROLLWOOD Millennium Garden in Carrollwood Village will be transformed into a large playground today with carnival games, arts and crafts, and dogs looking for a permanent home. ...more

May 6, 2008

Before Gasparilla season goes dark, one more parade is set to light up the night. ...more

February 14, 2008

A few days ago, I went to an early registration session for this weekend's Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic with my kids in tow. When it was my turn to sign up, the guy pointed to my 5-year-old and asked if I wanted to sign her up for the Feb. 2 Too Good for Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic. Before I could reply, my daughter loudly proclaimed, "No. I don't want to do it." ...more

February 8, 2008