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I proudly serve as community editor for six Patch online community news sites -- Brandon Patch, South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch, Seminole Heights Patch, New Tampa Patch, Temple Terrace Patch and Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.
I have been married to my husband, Michael, a forensic psychologist, for 28 years. We have a musically talented 17-year-old son, Ian, who attends Tampa Catholic High School. We've lived in Bloomingdale East for 16 years.
I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and have spent my entire professional career in journalism. I was the editor of The Brandon News for 18 years and worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tampa Tribune, covering everything from breaking news to photo features.
With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.
The four authors of "An Animal Life: The Beginning" will be on hand at Robek's on Bloomingdale Avenue Saturday, Jan. 26, to sign copies of their book.
The fundraiser will take place today, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Tea Cup Tea Room in Brandon.
County Commission Al Higginbotham has asked for another study to see if a traffic light is warranted.
Michael A. Whelan, 31, was killed when he lost control of his pickup truck Jan. 24.
Kelly Foss is a finalist for the Instructional Support Employee of the Year.
Fourth-grade FishHawk Elementary School teacher Stacey P. Hirn is a finalist for the Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year award.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it could be several more weeks before investigators issue their report.
The event will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Community United Methodist Church in Lithia.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded about 9:30 a.m. Jan. 22 to reports of a fully involved house fire on Thompson Road.
Patch is more than local news. It's a site designed to make your life ridiculously easy.
Leena and Anthony Caligiure have closed their chocolate shop after five years in business.
Bryan Thatcher, founder of the Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy, was named Citizen of the Year at the Jan. 18 Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.
Upload your best local photos here — yours might be picked to be Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch's Facebook cover photo next month.
YEA! Award nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.
This yet-to-be-named German shepherd was found starving. Now he's starving for attention.
The church hosts services each Sunday at 10 a.m.
The chamber paid tribute to the business people who have supported the chamber and community throughout the year at its annual dinner Jan. 18.
The Hillsborough County Commission has decided to change the way it handles trash collection.
Ed Booth, 2012 chamber president, turned over the gavel to 2012 president, Donna Lee Fore, at the chamber's annual dinner Jan. 18.
