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Reader's Spotlight: A Furry Valentine Offering
The My Furry Valentine adoption event will take place Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. at

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The My Furry Valentine adoption event will take place Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. at

Greco Middle School is participating in a national documentary on empowering effective teachers.
The breakfast will take place Feb. 22 at the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club.
Dan Wood, a graduate of Newsome High School and the "Singing Server" in Apollo Beach, ended his quest for the 12th season "American Idol" crown on Feb. 6 with a short-but-sweet ride.
The Newsome High School graduate was voted off the television show Tuesday night.
A reception kicking off the walk will take place Thursday, Feb. 7.
The Soap Factory hosts a Soap Design Class every Friday at 7 p.m.
A Spirit Night to benefit Relay for Life will take place Feb. 7 at Xtreme Adventures.
Ukulele Brand's offers live music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8 a.m.
Just Grillin is offering a Natural Cooking Class starting March 21. But hurry. Space is limited.
The Chase Club will host a Ladies Night Karaoke event Thursday, Feb. 7.
Glenna Jane Sizemore Bennett died Feb. 3 at the age of 74.
Newsome High School graduate Dan Wood is expected to sing on Hollywood Round Part I of the popular television show starting at 8 p.m. on Fox Television.
Dale Morphew offers free yoga classes each Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Riverhills Park.
The fire broke out at around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.
The fire broke out at around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.
On Feb. 5 at its regular board meeting, the Hillsborough County School Board named Susan Burkett principal of Bloomingdale High School.
The fire broke out about 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Blogger Victoria Mills has some suggestions for avoiding high-fat foods in the grocery store.
Have no plans for Valentine's Day? Head on over to Cafe Ole Bar & Bistro.