Because of an editor's error, a story in Friday's Out & About, "Get Ready to cough it up at the '09 Fur Ball," contained incorrect information. ...more

September 12, 2009

MDA Gala Draws Big Crowd Everywhere you turn, you hear about the tough times and how people aren't donating as much to local charities. That sure wasn't evident at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's sixth annual Hearts of Fire Gala on Oct. 11 at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. About 650 guests showed up for the event, which netted $683,000 for research and treatment and to help send children with the disease to an MDA summer camp in Brandon. Chaired by Liz Young and Suzanne Avery, assisted by vice chairwoman Marilyn McPhail, the evening featured the theme "denim and diamonds." Auctioneers peddled goods while cocktails were served during a a lively, not-so-silent auction. Dinner and a live auction followed with Denis Phillips and Wendy Ryan, both of ABC Action News, serving as celebrity auctioneers. Herman Fernandez was honored for work that led to the success of the second annual MDA Hearts of Fire Charity Golf Classic, held the day before at Tournament Players Club. Krista Fincke, 17, Jesse Stanper, 12, and Kendall Hall, 11, talked about their experience at MDA summer camp and encouraged guests to bid on packages to send more kids to the camp. ...more

October 19, 2008

The fall social season is in full swing with fundraising events benefiting various causes, including: ...more

October 8, 2008

The Humane Society of the Nature Coast will hold its 5th annual Fur Ball at the Palace Grand, Saturday Sept. 13. ...more

September 7, 2008

Trevor Wyatt cannot speak, but there is happiness in his grin. The 6-year-old plops a hand on his dog's blond fur, stroking it from his wheelchair as he rolls past rows of houses on a balmy summer afternoon. ...more

August 27, 2008

Today is Father's Day. It is only fitting we pay homage to all of you men out there with hearts of marshmallow. ...more

June 15, 2008