There's a new physical fitness class in South Shore for those who haven't given up on their New Year's resolutions to lose weight. ...more

February 26, 2009

Events WALKING TOUR: Enjoy a free guided tour of the Tampa Riverwalk today, Jan. 31 and Feb. 14. Walkers will gather at the pier at Cotanchobee/Fort Brooke Park between 9:45 and 10 a.m. For information, e-mail info@friendsofthe ...more

January 24, 2009

Like a lot of Tampa Bay area residents, bundled up Art Robinson conceded Monday morning that he doesn't like to get cold. Robinson was waiting near the Ballast Point Pier during a chilly sunrise for the fitness class he teaches to begin next door. This morning will be another chilly one, but not nearly as frigid as Wednesday morning, when a secondary dose of cold, crisp Canadian air will sink southward into Florida. Temperatures tonight will plunge into the middle and upper 30s in Tampa and dip below freezing north of the area. A gradual warming trend is expected after that, but it will be Friday before the mercury climbs back above 70 for daytime highs, forecasters say. ...more

November 18, 2008

ZOOZOOM: Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, is the site for ZOOZoom, a 5K run that winds through the zoo and along the Hillsborough River today. Check-in is at 6:30 a.m., with the run starting at 7:30 a.m. Entry cost, $27, includes admission to the zoo for the day. Call (813) 935-8552, Ext. 235, or visit www.LowryParkZoo.com. ...more

February 22, 2008

SEBRING — About 50 senior citizens got their blood pumping Tuesday morning with a total body workout at the Highlands County Family YMCA. Fitness Instructor Jane Goodlett led the SilverSneakers class. "Smile through your pain," she told the class as they extended their weights into a lateral raise. "Yes, you can do it!" Joe Hood groaned as the class started another rotation of arm exercises with dumbbells. Hood, the "class clown," likes making comments throughout the class to make people laugh and take their minds off the exercise. Although he grumbles, he said he loves the class, which he attends at least two times per week. ...more

February 19, 2008

Nine years ago, Adrienne Reed was a stay-at-home mom. Then, a friend invited her to take a yoga class. ...more

October 13, 2007

Nine years ago, Adrienne Reed was a stay-at-home mom. Then, a friend invited her to take a yoga class. ...more

October 8, 2007