The Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society is marking the centennial of the building that is its home. ...more

November 14, 2009

Repurposing household throwaways to serve a higher calling as yard art may be its own reward, but the payoff just got bigger. ...more

October 25, 2009

I am sending a thank you to those who helped with the Chalk Contest that was held at the Highlands Art League on May 2, to award a scholarship to the Kids Kamp. Anne Watson was the glue that held it together when I had to go out of town and Linda Schneider, my co-worker became ill. Pamela Jay Paralikis, Mary Boutellier and Jan Augenstein jumped in to help make it a success for the children. Thank you ladies for your genuine enthusiasm in promoting art for our children. I would also like to thank Tom Short, Jr. manager of Michaels for the generous donation of chalk to make our event happen; the News Sun for sending a photographer to cover the even and make it special for those participating. ...more

May 9, 2009

Stephano Espinoza is a mild-mannered artist with a drive to excel. The Blake High School junior is making an early case for success. Last month, he won the 11th Congressional District Art Contest for his painting titled "Past." ...more

April 1, 2009

Teens with a penchant for art have a chance to show off their work thanks to the Land O' Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. ...more

March 10, 2009

Spring Hill Elementary School Advisory Council will meet in the media center on March 9 at 4 p.m. It is located at 6001 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. For information, call 352-797-7030. ...more

March 6, 2009

Lauren Calka, a sixth-grader at Most Holy Redeemer Inter-Parochial School, recently received national recognition for her artwork. ...more

January 28, 2009

High school students have once again turned trash into treasure for the annual Art of Recycling contest. ...more

January 17, 2009

TAMPA Local artist Eileen Goldenberg finished second in the national "My Wendy, My Way" Art Contest. She received $5,000 for her painting, which depicted the fast food chain's iconic character participating in the Gasparilla Parade. The contest required incorporating Wendy into the local community. ...more

December 10, 2008

TAMPA Local artist Eileen Goldenberg is one of three finalists for the national "My Wendy, My Way" Art Contest, which boasts a $25,000 award. Goldenberg's painting of the fast food chain's classic Wendy's icon dressed for the Gasparilla Parade and frolicking on Bayshore Boulevard "captured the spirit" of the contest, said spokeswoman Lauren Knox. ...more

December 9, 2008