There were lots of diamonds and pearls at The Diamonds & Pearls Celebrity Gala Friday night in Ybor City's Good Luck Cafe. ...more

January 31, 2009

The Ruskin Chamber of Commerce's 81st Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction was the chamber's way of thanking its membership for a successful 2008, a venue for it to recognize businesses and individuals for their contributions to the community and an opportunity to raise operating funds for the chamber. ...more

January 28, 2009

Thank you for all who helped with the Maria Dewberry Children's Foundation Luncheon. I would like to thank Donna Dewberry, who gave up her time and talents to come to Highlands County and help raise money for the foundation. Donna and Marc Dewberry donated the proceeds to the Sebring Elks Lodge for the Harry-Anna Fund to help send underprivileged children to camp and the physical therapy program. ...more

January 28, 2009

Longtime Boy Scouting volunteer and businessman Dean Snyder will be honored Tuesday at an annual fundraiser to benefit the Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council. ...more

January 28, 2009

The holidays are a bit brighter for the Hillsborough Education Foundation this year, as it was selected the beneficiary of Deborah Kent's annual Shopping for Excellence in Education event held Dec. 11 at Kent's upscale boutique. ...more

December 24, 2008

In a town that was founded as a colony for Civil War veterans, it's no surprise that nearly a half-century passed before a black family moved in. ...more

December 9, 2008

TAMPA – Start whittling away at your holiday gift list this week while helping raise money for a good cause. ...more

December 8, 2008

WINE DINNER AND AUCTION: Belleair Grill and Wine Bar, 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, will hold an Italian holiday dinner, wine tasting and silent auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Proceeds will go to the Wunsch Family Foundation, benefiting children with cancer. Cost is $75 per person. For reservations, call (813) 393-8987. ...more

December 7, 2008

PLANT CITY For about 75 members of the Plant City Children's Theatre, Dec. 13 is the big day. At 2 p.m., the theater will stage its annual production of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," at the Plant City High School auditorium. ...more

December 3, 2008

It's time to hit a holiday party for the arts. The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will hold its first Winter Gala this weekend, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Rogers Christmas Village, 103 S. Saxon Ave., Brooksville. ...more

December 2, 2008