Herald angels, those beings who proclaim the glad tiding of Christmas, don't always fit the stereotype of feathered wings and flowing robes. That they come in various forms and sing a variety of songs will be brought out as Freedom Plaza residents welcome hosts of them to celebrate this holiday season. ...more

December 9, 2009

A publicist for singer Alexa Ray Joel, the daughter of pop star Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley, said she was hospitalized Saturday in Manhattan for an undisclosed condition. ...more

December 5, 2009

Good Shepherd Hospice will be holding its inaugural Lights of Love tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at 3003 Herring Ave. ...more

November 29, 2009

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