The majority of Powell Middle School fans who attended the Hernando County Middle School Conference volleyball championship match on Oct. 19 at Challenger School were very much surprised at the lack of sportsmanship shown by the Challenger teacher who was in charge of the awards ceremony. ...more

October 30, 2009

Shakespeare in Hollywood is now playing at Highlands Little Theatre (HLT) and if you haven't seen it or don't have tickets, please call the theater or go to www.highlandslittletheatre.org right now and get your tickets. ...more

June 16, 2009

Thousands of Brandon area high school seniors donned robes, caps and celebratory smiles at graduation ceremonies held during the past two weeks at the Florida State Fairgrounds and University of South Florida Sun Dome. The pomp and circumstance kicked off May 28 with Newsome High's graduation and concluded Thursday with Riverview High's ceremony. ...more

June 10, 2009

High school graduations recently took place across Hillsborough County. Friends and families attended the ceremonies, held at either the University of South Florida Sun Dome or the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

June 10, 2009

Last Friday the U.S. Labor Department announced that nearly 540,000 Americans lost their jobs in April. As bad as that sounds, last month's jobless total was less than most economists had predicted. In fact, it was the lowest increase in joblessness in 14 months. Of late there have been a few other signs that the economy may not be recovering yet but its rate of decline has begun to slow. ...more

May 13, 2009

Members of the Marshall High School Class of '70 will have a free garage sale at Marie B. Ellis Park ffrom 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16. ...more

May 5, 2009

Isn't it great that we can take some time from thinking abut the gloomy economy and gather together for a fun afternoon with members and friends of the Lake Placid Woman's Club? The occasion was our annual fashion show held last Saturday at the Social Hall of St. Francis Church. ...more

April 4, 2009

This is a time of great doubt and uncertainty. At such a moment it is good to have something on which we can all hang our hats. Last week, the city of Oldsmar received a message on which all the hats in town could be hung: the residents of East Lake Woodlands do want to join you. ...more

March 21, 2009

Bayshore Little League kicked off the 2009 baseball and softball seasons Feb. 21 on the Bayshore Majors Field with 36 teams made up of 450 players. ...more

March 11, 2009

Frosty temperatures didn't deter crowds of determined fairgoers who bundled up in hats and gloves for opening day at the Florida State Fair on Thursday. Attendance was light, possibly due to the chilly temperatures, but fair workers expect a busy weekend. Before the gates opened, law enforcement officers tried their skills at water-gun races and ping pong-ball tosses, checking for foul play along the midway to ensure no cheating. The fair is open through Feb. 16, offering visitors thrill rides, livestock exhibits, traditional fair food and headline entertainment. The fairgrounds is at 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Closing times and ticket prices vary. For details, go to www.floridastatefair.com or call (813) 621-7821. ...more

February 6, 2009