Some of the children could barely smile or lift their small limbs to accept their gifts. ...more

September 29, 2008

Save Our Seabirds is soon going to be on the move, or at least hopes to be. The nonprofit organization is planning on moving all of its birds from its Wimauma facility into the former Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in Sarasota. But can't do so until the Sarasota facility is cleaned and repaired. And one way SOS is trying to raise the needed cash is to host a yard sale on Sept. 20. But to have a yard sale, the organization is asking for donations. Items needed include toys, tools, clothing, artwork, kitchenware, pot and pans, small appliances and books. ...more

August 22, 2008

Grieving is a natural part of life, but there aren't many places to help children cope with the death of a loved one. ...more

June 23, 2008

When Lauren Malynowsky was given the option to have a small birthday party and get gifts for herself or to have a bigger party and donate the gift, she decided to donate. ...more

February 6, 2008

When Lauren Malynowsky was given the option to have a small birthday party and get gifts for herself or to have a bigger party and donate the gift, she decided to donate. ...more

February 6, 2008

The 23 members of the Sun City Center Model Railroad Club will tell you they haven't completely grown up. But they do like to share their toys, which they did at the club's recent open house. More than 100 people showed up at the event, which was geared toward children. ...more

January 5, 2008

Messiah Lutheran Church's Migrant Ministries celebrated its 20th Christmas Outreach by providing 367 families of the fields the makings for a blessed Christmas. ...more

January 2, 2008

Do you wince whenever you drive by one of those makeshift memorials on the side of the road where obviously some poor soul came to an abrupt end? How sad it is that relatives have such grief that they are drawn to these points of death wishing only to turn back the clock. ...more

December 31, 2007

Thank you to the wonderful residents of Lake Placid who heartily responded to the call for toys to be given to local children for Christmas. The needs of our community were huge this year but the generosity of Lake Placid made it possible for over 800 local children to receive a gift this Christmas. Our special thanks to the Chamber of Commerce, the local businesses who collected and donated toys, the participating Lake Placid churches, Manna Ministries and the special people of Memorial United Methodist Church who collected, wrapped and hosted the fourth annual Christmas Store. ...more

December 29, 2007

Salvation Army Maj. Richard Hathorn knew when and where it would happen, but he still doesn't know who slipped the $1,000 bill into one of the charity's Christmas kettles. ...more

December 25, 2007