Ed Maley talked about his passion for teaching judo before his students gave a demonstration of the martial arts at the 10th Annual Back-To-School Festival at the Campo Family YMCA, hosted by FANG.
The need is "critical" to grow the ranks of the Hillsborough County Guardian ad Litem program, according to recruiters Rene Vojnovic and Mindy Barnes, speaking in Greater Brandon on Aug. 5.
Live streaming for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London is available online. Here's how, and when, to watch today, Aug. 6. In today's competition, Chris Colwill, who dove and trained as a youngster at the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center.
Olympian Chris Colwill mastered his childhood diving techniques at the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center in Brandon. The town will be watching the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Aug. 6 to see is Colwill can bring home a medal.
Back-to-school shoppers have one more day, Aug. 5, to shop for exempt clothing, accessories and school supplies for the 2012 Sales Tax Holiday. Small businesses and larger stores and chains have been running sales.
The Campo Family YMCA on Culbreath Road in Valrico is the site for today's 10th Annual FANG back-to-school festival. The Aug. 5 event kicks off at 1 p.m.
The 10th Annual FishHawk Area Networking Group (FANG) Back-To-School Festival runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Campo Family YMCA on Culbreath Road in the Greater Brandon community of Valrico.
The Frenzie Performing Arts Factory is on stage with "Xanadu" at Riverview High School for three more shows, including a matinee today, Aug. 5, at 4 p.m.
In time for the 2012 Sales Tax Holiday for back-to-school shoppers, Westfield announces significant upgrades to its free Westfield mobile app v2.0 for iPhones. The Android version is coming soon, according to Westfield Brandon's Dawn Arvidson.
It was for caution's sake that customers were asked to leave Barnacles in Brandon the night of Aug. 3, thanks to what apparently was an unusual smell in the kitchen. Barnacles reopens today for drink and food specials and screens tuned in to the Olympics.
The Back-to-School Bash at the Brandon Family YMCA aims to help Stuff the Bus for the Brandon Kiwanis club. Donate school supplies, shred documents, take pictures with Star Wars characters, learn about child safety, health care and physicals.
When will Bahama Breeze and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers open? Westfield Brandon's Dawn Arvidson fills us in, along with back-to-school tax-break news, Dell computer giveaway, American Eagle remodeling and new stores Crazy 8 and Route 21.
Pre-season practices for Florida's student-athletes officially get under way Aug. 6 with a new set of standards adopted by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to lessen the health risks associated with heat, hyrdration and concussions.
The Hillsborough County Schoool District, for the 2012-13 school year, online has posted bus stops, routes and times for students. The district also needs school bus drivers. Posted online as well are safety tips for getting to school safely.
Elections for the board of directors for the Greater Seffner Area Chamber of Commerce are set for Aug. 9. Also due that day are nominations for the 2012 Chamber Choice Awards. The Sept. 11 banquet will pay tribute as well to Patriot Day.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has eased its watering restrictions, which means lawns can be watered twice a week. But water officials urge residents to remember the recent drought and adapt a conservation mindset.
The company is going to make a $5,000 donation and employees will be collecting school supplies for teachers affected by a fire at Frost Elementary School in Riverview.
The July 28 fire at Frost Elementary School in Riverview started in the kitchen area of a kindergarten classroom. Support for affected teachers is growing, including a $5,000 donation from the Mosaic company.
A fire under investigation at Frost Elementary School caused up to $400,000 in damages, said Hillsborough County schools spokesperson Linda Cobbe. The community is helping teachers restock their classrooms with supplies before the first day of school.
Local reaction was strong Aug. 1 for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. The National Same Sex Kiss Day at Chick-Fil-A is scheduled for Aug. 3. These demonstrations are in response to same-sex marriage comments made by company president Dan Cathy.
