Schmoozing sessions won't suffice for a new breed of networkers rising around town. ...more

December 23, 2009

It's always a good thing when businesses open in one of our communities. This week, I have two announcements to share with you: ...more

December 23, 2009

It's the second holiday shopping season of this recession, and some local retailers report things aren't as bad as they feared. ...more

December 23, 2009

While shopping at my local Wal-Mart on Dec. 15 after a long day at work, I was tired, cranky and ready to go home. As I sat in the mile-long line and grumbled to myself about my wait, a lady began to walk up to each customer in the line. As she got closer to me, I noticed a stack of money in her hand. She pulled out a bill and handed it to the young couple behind me. ...more

December 21, 2009

A 47-year-old woman from Riverview was killed late Saturday in a head-on collision on Big Bend Road. ...more

December 20, 2009

Dayman Baker of American Plumbing Solutions Inc. will host a Christmas party on Saturday at S & S Taco's/Pizza's & Stuff, 10664 U.S. 301 S. in Riverview. Dayman is running for honorary mayor of Riverview, and he needs your money ... I mean vote. ...more

December 16, 2009

Just like their human families, many pets these days are treading on shaky ground. ...more

December 16, 2009

The last time Plant City High had a winning record in girls soccer was the last - and only - time the Raiders made the playoffs. ...more

December 16, 2009

Last season, the Riverview High boys basketball team won just two games. Second-year coach Dwayne Perry says that for the program to turn into a district contender, the Sharks will have to win one game at a time. ...more

December 16, 2009

Members of the Riverview Detachment Marine Corps League joined forces with Marines from the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion in Tampa to collect toys for the Toys for Tots drive at the Dec. 7 hockey game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitols. ...more

December 16, 2009