Students from Bible Truth Ministries Academy recently attended the monthly East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership to talk about the partnership's December tree-lighting ceremony. ...more

January 21, 2009

Walter Geissler of Sun City Center recently lit the grand live Christmas tree in the atrium donated by the German-American Club as part of their annual tradition. ...more

December 17, 2008

So you've stuffed yourself with turkey and trimmings and you're thinking about what to do with the rest of your long weekend. Don't just sit there slurping up cold mashed potatoes, check out one of these fine events: ...more

November 27, 2008

DADE CITY Youth Ranch Sponsors Festival Sertoma Youth Ranch will feature its annual Thanksgiving bluegrass festival Thursday through Sunday . ...more

November 26, 2008

We haven't heard the first notes of "Silent Night" or "Jingle Bells." The halls are not yet decked with boughs of holly. The Thanksgiving turkeys are still frozen, but phrases such as "Tree Lighting Ceremony," "Freedom Carolers" and "auditorium ornaments" are creeping into conversations. Residents are thinking about familiar holiday routines and certain objects that have become a part of the communal life at Freedom Plaza: their traditions. ...more

November 19, 2008

For years, Lisa Purton ferried daughter Samantha to Tampa to the only local children's choir group she could find. When Purton heard about a new choir forming in Brandon, it was music to her ears. ...more

October 15, 2008

To kick off the tree-lighting ceremony at Cypress Point Community Church on Dec. 12, worship director Jill Barber led the crowd singing "Jingle Bells" and "Frosty the Snowman." Children gathered around her as imitation snow blew through the warm night air. ...more

December 17, 2007

NEW TAMPA - To kick off the tree-lighting ceremony at Cypress Point Community Church on Dec. 12, worship director Jill Barber led the crowd singing "Jingle Bells" and "Frosty the Snowman." Children gathered around her as imitation snow blew through the warm night air. The lighting marked the first Christmas at the church's new location, 15798 Morris Bridge Road. ...more

December 14, 2007

The holiday season is in full swing with many fundraisers and special programs, including: ...more

December 1, 2007

With its latest Christmas tree healthy and growing, the community is gearing up for its annual tree-lighting ceremony. ...more

November 26, 2007