Saint Leo Abbey Church is the scene of the annual Christmas concert featuring The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet. ...more

November 24, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Tiles by Fran Inc. has been in business in Lake Placid more than 20 years, but the company's Paula Tharpe believes few people in the community know about the decorative tile operation. But that should change because of a new address. Tiles by Fran Inc. has moved from Placid Lakes to 208 N. Main Ave. in downtown Lake Placid. "I knew we had to move into town to get traffic and let people know we are in business," Tharpe said. Fran and Paul Hadden, Paula's parents, started the business in the mid-1980s. Fran started in her home and then 15 years ago moved the business to Lake Groves Road in Placid Lakes. ...more

November 4, 2007

It's a happening that's meant to be a safe alternative to the sometimes-horrid antics of Halloween hoodwinkers. ...more

October 24, 2007

Halloween Happenings SCARE THE CROW FUNDRAISER: Plaza Bella, 1078 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. A 'Scare The Crow' fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Local businesses and organizations are invited to build scarecrows to be auctioned off to benefit the charity of their choice. Brandon Honorary Mayor George T. May IV will judge the contest. Awards will be given in three categories: trendiest, best and brainiest. Plaza merchants will offer activities throughout the day, including games and face-painting for children, music, door prizes, refreshments and merchandise discounts. Call (813) 685-9494. ...more

October 13, 2007

Bring any creature to the Franciscan Center, 3010 Perry Avenue in Tampa, for a "Blessing of the Animals" at 6 tonight as part a celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. ...more

October 4, 2007

Dear Abby: The other day in one of my classes, our teacher was discussing a rather delicate subject, and we were all laughing. I really needed to pass gas, but was trying to hold it in. ...more

September 30, 2007

TAMPA - The city of Tampa and the YMCA are joining forces Friday to encourage people to run or walk during their lunch hour. ...more

September 19, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Last year, the Land O' Lakes/Wesley Chapel division of the international Coastal and Waterways Cleanup collected 3.25 tons of refuse in the community, an increase from 1.71 tons collected in 2005. ...more

September 8, 2007