With no Floridians in the recent U.S. Olympic men's marathon trials and only three qualifiers from the state who will compete at the women's trials in April, Tampa's Gasparilla Marathon officials have decided to offer prize money for the top three Florida runners in the race, slated for Feb. 10. ...more

January 4, 2008

No one denies that trees are cool. But must we say so on a Florida license plate? ...more

December 3, 2007

Joining the cacophony of causes on specialty license plates is the plight of trees. It will follow one new plate that seeks help protecting Florida's springs and another that could outsell them all: a NASCAR tag goes on sale this month. ...more

November 18, 2007

TAMPA - Joining the fray of causes depicted in specialty license plates is the plight of trees. They join a new plate that cries out to help protect Florida's springs. Oh, and let's not forget the one that could outsell them all: a NASCAR specialty plate that goes on sale this month. ...more

November 15, 2007

The Dream Factory, a charity that grants wishes for sick children, is itself a dream come true for chapter organizer Julie Duncan. ...more

September 29, 2007

A Bay Crest Elementary teacher is holding a weekend-long scrapbook session to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Jackie Durning, who teaches third grade, coordinated the second "MS Crop for Hope," which starts Friday at the Residence Inn, 4012 Tampa Road, and ends Sunday. Although the scrapbooking activities are booked, Durning will have several auctions and raffles open to the public. Items include restaurant dinners, museum admissions, sports memorabilia and goodie baskets. Proceeds will benefit the mid-Florida chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Last year Durning raised $5,000 from the crop and a multiple sclerosis fundraising walk. She hopes to raise $10,000 this year. ...more

September 27, 2007