Jeff Rosenblatt marveled at the sight of some seriously ill children and their healthy siblings running around Rotary's Camp Florida today in the chilly December air. ...more

December 5, 2009

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

March 25, 2009

and confidence in a full recovery. ...more

March 17, 2009

Veteran radio personality Don Imus said he's battling stage two prostate cancer, but expressed confidence in a full recovery. ...more

March 16, 2009

As the Relay for Life began at 1 p.m. Saturday, volunteers had raised only 25 percent of their $40,000 goal, said Denise Benavides, the American Cancer Society's unit director of the Hardee and Highlands units. ...more

March 16, 2009

In the months before he died, 9-year-old Joey Doolittle got to put into action his idea to collect toys for children with cancer. ...more

March 11, 2009

In the months before he died, 9-year-old Joey Doolittle got to put into action his idea to collect toys for children with cancer. ...more

March 11, 2009

In the months before he died, 9-year-old Joey Doolittle got to put into action his idea to collect toys for children with cancer. Joey, who lived in Newnan, Ga., had spent most of his life in and out of hospitals for treatment of a rare form of cancer. He knew firsthand how much it meant to receive a little toy or treat after a blood draw or procedure, and he got worried when he saw the supplies dwindle. His family and friends helped create Joey's Toy Box, a nonprofit organization, to raise money and collect toys to donate to hospitals. The first effort, a "bike-a-thon" on stationary bikes at a gym, raised $1,800. ...more

March 4, 2009

WINE DINNER AND AUCTION: Belleair Grill and Wine Bar, 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, will hold an Italian holiday dinner, wine tasting and silent auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Proceeds will go to the Wunsch Family Foundation, benefiting children with cancer. Cost is $75 per person. For reservations, call (813) 393-8987. ...more

December 7, 2008

EVENTS SPECIAL EVENT: Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, will host Holiday Hounds, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Pets are welcome but must be well-behaved, well-groomed and leashed. Dogs will be offered a Zukes treat or dog biscuit. Call (813) 653-2418 to sign up; free. ...more

November 30, 2008