Things are busy at the Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place. The organization recently launched its 2008 annual giving effort, the Building Strong Kids Campaign. This year's fundraising goal is $110,000. All money raised in the campaign stays in Plant City to help make YMCA membership and programs possible for children and families who could not otherwise afford to participate. ...more

February 16, 2008

WHO: Pamela Lupinski CLAIM TO FAME: She overcame vision problems and other challenges after finding help from the right source. ...more

February 11, 2008

Here are some highlights and notes from the Feb. 2 Florida Strawberry Festival queen's pageant: ...more

February 9, 2008

It's about this time of year I could always count on a call from Vic DiMaio. He would want to have lunch and make sure I had my MetLife calendar. At least that was the excuse. ...more

January 9, 2008

Victor DiMaio Sr., a staple in Ybor City politics and civic groups, died Saturday. He was 83. ...more

December 31, 2007

At least they're not going to lose money, but members of the South Hillsborough Lions Club are hoping more people will pick up a tree this weekend before Santa shows up looking for a place to stack the presents. ...more

December 22, 2007

This holiday season, Zephyrhills and Dade City chapters of the Lions Club are joining a wide-scale Lions effort to brighten the holidays of troops serving overseas. ...more

November 3, 2007

Jazz, rock and blues bands playing from three stages will entertain the downtown crowds at the Safety Harbor Wine Festival. ...more

October 20, 2007

The South Shore Concert Band will rehearse at 7 p.m. Mondays in the Hayden Music Room at the rear of the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. The band's repertoire includes a variety of genres including marches, show tunes and classical music. ...more

October 18, 2007

Tickets are on sale for a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 5309 U.S. 41 N. ...more

October 15, 2007