A chaotic economy wreaked havoc across the country in 2009. Businesses folded, charity lines lengthened and the unemployment rate soared during a very difficult year. ...more

December 30, 2009

His goal is to help golfers of all ages and skill levels get more into the swing of perfecting techniques and lowering scores. ...more

December 25, 2009

As a high school band played Christmas carols and other holiday tunes, the spirit of the season was in high gear as neighbors greeted neighbors and area businesses offered up cheer of their own. ...more

December 25, 2009

BOOKMARKS The following programs are offered at Brandon area libraries: BLOOMINGDALE: Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., offers the following free programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (813) 273-3652, Ext. 2, or go to www.hcplc.org. ...more

December 16, 2009

The words you're reading rest on a prime piece of real estate. While the economy continues to rear and roil, newspapers across the country are clearly suffering from shrinkage. Editorial space on the printed page is at a premium. ...more

December 16, 2009

BOOKMARKS The following programs are offered at Brandon area libraries: BLOOMINGDALE: Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., offers the following free programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (813) 273-3652, Ext. 2, or go to www.hcplc.org. ...more

December 9, 2009

Beth Rodriguez has seen her share of tearful smiles and heartfelt thank-yous, especially of late. ...more

November 11, 2009

BOOKMARKS The following programs are offered at Brandon area libraries: BLOOMINGDALE: Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., offers the following free programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (813) 273-3652, Ext. 2, or go to www.hcplc.org. ...more

October 28, 2009

Hundreds of pirates, princesses and Power Rangers lined up to strut their stuff and grab some goodies Sunday at the annual Halloween Horribles parade held at Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association. But the fun isn't over yet. ...more

October 28, 2009

BOOKMARKS The following programs are offered at Brandon area libraries: RIVERVIEW: Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive, offers the following programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call (813) 273-3652. ...more

October 21, 2009