Viviana Cao loves to create arts and crafts at home in Cory Lake Isles. Her brother, Christopher, enjoys playing chess and working on improving his tennis game. ...more

July 27, 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

I am going to entrust all of you with a deep, personal secret. To this day, when my husband has to work late, I close the curtains, crank up the iTunes and sing as loud as I can into my hairbrush/super rocker microphone. I envision the crowds of fans, the lights and my perfect rock goddess outfit. ...more

February 8, 2009

Joe Lauzon and Jeremy Stephens will meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night, the UFC's first venture into Tampa. The event will air live on Spike TV. ...more

February 6, 2009

Here's how to grill chicken wings for maximum flavor. ...more

January 27, 2009

Greater Hudson Little League registration, Ingram's Karate Center performance at River Ridge High School, Florida Fastbreak basketball registration, Raw Unity powerlifting competition. ...more

January 19, 2009

Plant City native Chevelle Hallback makes her MMA debut Friday at the Forum. ...more

December 4, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - He was once the skinny kid on the block. Now 48, Dale Miller is a sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do and will pass on his knowledge by teaching classes in martial arts at The North Pointe Church in Land O' Lakes. ...more

November 21, 2008

Randolph Lawrence wanted to expand the horizons for his business. The owner and director of the Florida Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy in Riverview wished to offer more classes in a greater variety of martial arts techniques. ...more

November 19, 2008

Most 11-year-olds who punch and kick others can expect to be punished. Steffanie Brown, however, is rewarded. In fact, the junior black belt has received 29 awards for her sparring matches in karate. The past two years, she has qualified to participate in national tournaments. ...more

August 31, 2008