This weekend and next bring another slate of holiday events as social groups and organizations wrap up the year. Among the offerings: ...more

December 15, 2007

It was a shopping extravaganza. Not at a chic mall, but in a converted area of Jefferson High School's gymnasium, where tables were filled with gift cards, movie passes, jewelry, flat irons, purses, makeup bags, University of Florida, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jefferson High shirts, footballs, basketballs and candy. ...more

December 15, 2007

Students in the MacDonald Training Center's fine arts program will display their talents in four holiday shows at four venues. ...more

November 26, 2007

Hollie Wolf considers the Middle Eastern art of belly dancing fun and empowering. Using the stage name Madrina, she has demonstrated her moves for audiences across the United States and in Egypt. ...more

November 21, 2007

A full-service bar and live music have replaced the bakery at Alessi Woodstone Oven as the longtime restaurant has reconfigured itself for a new clientele. ...more

November 21, 2007

Several Hillsborough County high schools will hold college nights this month and next, including seven conducted only in Spanish. Chamberlain, King, Jefferson, East Bay, Gaither, Plant City and Alonso will host the Spanish meetings, which will promote the benefits of a college education and discuss preparing for college as well as applying for admission and financial aid. At the end of the final meeting, on Nov. 27, the district will give away a $1,000 scholarship. Jefferson and Plant City, meanwhile, will also host a general career and college fair this month to give middle and high school students and their parents a chance to talk with representatives from colleges and industries. Attendees will be able to participate in breakout sessions on construction, culinary, engineering, medicine and technology. ...more

October 19, 2007

A town hall meeting for Hillsborough County Commission District 1, which includes portions of Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Ruskin, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Jefferson High School Auditorium, 4401 W. Cypress St., Tampa. ...more

October 13, 2007

It is a small room, but it has a huge benefit for children and parents. ...more

September 27, 2007