Saturday, September 29, 2012
The hospital released a list of events going on in Tampa Bay for October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With that in mind, team members from the Shimberg Breast Center at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital are participating in and leading a number of events, including the following list from officials at St. Joseph's: Project Pink: Support Pink, and Westfield Gives Back Some Green The Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Breast Center at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital is collaborating with Westfield Citrus Park for Project Pink to support the fight against breast cancer with free health screenings, exclusive events, shopping perks and more. “Like” the Westfield Citrus Park Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WestfieldCitrusPark) throughout the month of October, and Westfield will donate $1 to support the cause, …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
A private developer wants to build a Walmart and Wawa convenience store in the area.
During Wednesday morning rush hour, they donned red shirts and held signs while drivers made their way down Dale Mabry for their commutes to work and school. Their purpose: Proclaiming their opposition to a rezoning project. Members of 813CARe, a grass roots organization that stands for Carrollwood Against Rezoning, organized their first road rally this morning to voice their concerns about the rezoning of commercial space by a Florida-based development company called Brightwork to build a Walmart and Wawa convenience store on the northwest corner of Floyd Road. Road rallies are planned for every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning until an Oct. 15 rezoning hearing on the project. Members of 813CARe want people to write opposition letters…
National Good Neighbor Day is Sept. 28. Share your stories about the neighbors who make your town a great place to live.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
A good neighbor comes in many forms. It may be someone who keeps an eye on your kids when they’re playing outside or someone who pet sits for you when your family is on vacation. Some even go above and beyond to make your community a great place to live by picking up trash in neighborhood parks or volunteering to start youth programs at the local library. Celebrate the people who make your community thrive by honoring them on National Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 28. They could be anyone from community business association presidents to fans of the arts. The concept of National Good Neighbor Day began in the early 1970’s when Montana resident Becky Mattson pushed to create a holiday that would recognize people who make their neighborhoods a …
There’s good news on the real estate front throughout America and right here in the Tampa Bay area. But, do you think the trend applies to Carrollwood?
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
After years of stagnation, real estate analysts are finally reporting some good news on the home front. According to Bloomberg, home prices rose more than analysts initially thought they would year-over-year in July. “The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values in 20 cities increased 1.2 percent from July 2011, the biggest 12-month advance since August 2010, a report from the group showed today in New York,” Bloomberg reported. Analysts anticipated a 1.1 percent gain. While that .1 percent might not seem like a lot, it’s translating to seemingly good news in the Tampa Bay area. The Tampa Bay Times reported that local home sales were up 12 percent in July over reports from July 2011. The median sales price also grew by 8 percent, bringing…
The event is part of Operation Medicine Cabinet Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
This just in from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office: As part of our ongoing effort to crack down on illegal pill mills and prevent prescription drug abuse, HCSO is taking part in the Operation Medicine Cabinet Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Beginning Saturday September 29, 2012 at 10 a.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, along with the Temple Terrace Police Department , the Tampa Police Department , the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, will collect unused or expired prescription medications from citizens to prevent potentially dangerous drugs from getting into the wrong hands. The unused prescription drugs will be collected at several locations on September 29th from 10 a.m…
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Find out where you can register to vote before the general election.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Still haven't registered to vote? There's still time before the general election on Nov. 6. Below are Tampa Bay locations that are hosting voter registration drives this week, according to a news release by the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Voter Registration Drive Tampa Bay Beauty Institute; 5016 E. Busch Blvd. Suite 103; Tampa, FL 33617 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Voter Registration Drive at USF's Bull Market; 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Voter Registration Drive at Homewood Residence at Freedom Plaza; 3910 Galen Ct., Sun City Center, FL 33573 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Voter Registration Drive at Ana G. Mendez University…
Friday, September 21, 2012
Find out how to get a position at the new store.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
The Whole Foods Market opening in Northdale plans to offer a barbecue station, organic produce and hand-cut cheeses. Oh, and about 150 jobs. A job fair will be held from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 3802 Northdale Blvd. to fill those positions. They include grocery stockers, meat cutters, cashiers, maintenance workers and bakers. Applicants must apply online at wholefoodsmarket.com/careers before attending the job fair to see what positions are open. Updates on the store's fall opening date are available at facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketCarrollwood. For more information on Whole Foods, click here.
Andrews has been with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for 15 years.
He started his career as a detention deputy with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Now, Deputy Gerald Andrews serves as community resource deputy for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, handling public safety incidents like complaint calls for the community of Lutz. Andrews - a Chicago native who put his Windy City pride aside to become a diehard Tampa Bay Lightning fan - also handles homeless issues in District 1 of the sheriff's office. "He has taken a lot of time to develop a rapport with homeless people in the area and get them services," said Maj. J.R. Burton of District 1. "He's got a wealth of experience with community service type things, and that's the biggest reason I selected him for that role." We recently talked to …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Patrons are being asked to head north to the Lutz location of LA Fitness, 17631 N. Dale Mabry near Van Dyke Road.
A few months ago, we reported that Lifestyle Family Fitness in Northdale would be one of many Tampa Bay locations to close its doors after being bought out by LA Fitness. On Thursday, a note posted on the door of Lifestyle Family Fitness off Mapledale Boulevard informed gym patrons that the takeover had begun. Regulars of the Northdale Lifestyle location are being asked to head a few miles north to the LA Fitness in Lutz at 17631 N. Dale Mabry near Van Dyke Road. Here's what the note on the door of the Northdale location said: "ATTENTION MEMBERS The club will close permanently and the membership will relocated on Oct. 15th, 2012 at 2pm to our Lutz @ N. Dale Mabry Hwy club located at the corner of Dale Mabry and Van Dyke: 17631 N. Dale …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The help is for Hillsborough County residents.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
This just in: Hillsborough County’s Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) has funds immediately available to assist senior citizens and low-income households with payments of their electric bills. Qualifications Households that include senior citizens may qualify for Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) funds if they meet the following criteria: · Have a total household gross income below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (guidelines available on the County’s Social Services webpage.) · Have at least one member that is 60 years or older · Reside in Hillsborough County · Are a U.S. Citizen, qualified alien or permanent resident of the U.S. · Have a recent past due or final notice energy…
Walt Mickler
11:47 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Walmart's attempt to put stores at this location constitute excessive economic penetration of an area and unfair conpetition. With 2 Walmarts and a Sam's Club within easy driving distance, to allow further Walmart penetration would dramatically hurt local businesses. Tell the County Commission to DISAPPROVE the Walmart rezoning request!!! more ›