Hillsborough County United's boys under-14 team enters this weekend's Disney Junior Soccer Showcase excited at the prospect of the experience they could gain from the competition. ...more

November 25, 2009

Fifth generation Floridian Susan Staton, a certified dance instructor for 15 years, began dancing at age 3. She's been at the Red Rose Inn and Suites for four years, teaching ballroom and Latin dance to all ages, in group and private lessons. Noon Rotary tapped into her talent for the last two years for its annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Locals. She has taught 10 local couples who have never danced before and they will showcase their talents at the 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 fundraiser at the Red Rose Ballroom. ...more

October 27, 2009

The local American Legion post plans to show its appreciation to area veterans at an Oct. 10 open house. ...more

September 20, 2009

When the concept for this weekend's Tampa Twice tournament was conceived - staging an elite college volleyball tournament as a prelude to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four's visit to Tampa in December - South Florida coach Claire Lessinger said she hoped it would become a showcase for the sport. ...more

September 11, 2009

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that it would offer its EcoBoost engine in 4-cyclinder vehicles starting next year, an effort to provide greater fuel economy to consumers without compromising on horsepower. ...more

July 22, 2009

Panera Bread Co. and Sebring High School Art Department have scheduled a free art show from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2. ...more

April 26, 2009

Antonio Bryant, $9.88 million, franchise-tagged receiver, is acting like one happy Bucs camper, though I guess this isn't camp and he still says a strange thing or two for someone who just received a $9.23 million raise. ...more

April 2, 2009

The owner of Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe at Pine Island got a huge vote of confidence from County Commissioner Rose Rocco this week when she said she sees no need to re-bid the rights to a concession stand there. ...more

March 15, 2009

Ingram's Pro Karate Center's annual Black Belt Extravaganza entertained a crowd of about 300 people last Saturday evening at River Ridge Middle-High School while allowing students to showcase their talents and be promoted to higher belts. ...more

February 14, 2009

The small, red Bible used to swear in Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama will go on rare public display to mark the 200th anniversary of the 16th president's birth. ...more

February 10, 2009