Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Thursday Stepping Out For The Spring ...more

March 11, 2009

At a time when many business owners are taking pains to scale back and cut costs, brothers Costa and Sam Waez went to great expense to open their third restaurant, Acropolis Greek Taverna, set to open this weekend in a storefront previously occupied by Mojitos Grill in Winthrop Town Centre. ...more

February 19, 2009

Each year as the town of Lake Placid hosts the Relay for Life event. We attract more and more participants. This year, however, the dates have been moved to May 1 and 2 and it is important to share this information with the local people. This will be my fifth year participating and I'm sure the new timing will encourage more people to take part. In the past our event has been earlier in the year, so we may miss some of our snowbirds who will have headed north. Perhaps others who had been discouraged by cold weather in the past will try to attend this year. Relay for Life is a program that raises money for cancer research, which provides a family-oriented event designed to educate everyone about the progress being made and the work still needing to be done. In addition to the actual relay, where team members keep someone on the track at all times, there are games, food, entertainment and a beautiful luminaria observance in honor or memory of those affected by cancer. ...more

February 7, 2009

Art exhibits, auctions, food, entertainment, a veterans' presentation and fun activities for children and adults are on tap Saturday at Samuel W. Cooper Park to benefit restoration of a rooming house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ...more

November 5, 2008

In today's tough economy, cruising can offer travelers a good value - lodging, food, entertainment - all for a preset price. But the "not-included" fees and onboard "extras" add up fast. ...more

September 14, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Week Ahead Florida State Fair; features live music, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, vendors, shopping and more; 9 a.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 18); $10 adults, $6 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247 ...more

January 30, 2008

A 38-year-old community tradition continues with Nativity Catholic Church and School's annual Novemberfest, which is set for Wednesday through Sunday and is expected to draw 150,000 people with food, entertainment, games and a giant midway. ...more

November 13, 2007

Trinity Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 14925 North Boulevard, held its annual fall festival on Oct. 20. There were 231 visitors to the event, which featured food, entertainment and Bible story activities. "It is intended to make people welcome to eat and enjoy," said Marilynn Salonko, event coordinator. "We hope in visiting with us that people will get to know us and come to other services." ...more

November 10, 2007