It was Carol Todd's big moment. The only problem was she happened to be sitting a couple of hundred miles away on vacation in Tennessee, having dinner with her family. ...more

October 17, 2007

Halloween Happenings SCARE THE CROW FUNDRAISER: Plaza Bella, 1078 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. A 'Scare The Crow' fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Local businesses and organizations are invited to build scarecrows to be auctioned off to benefit the charity of their choice. Brandon Honorary Mayor George T. May IV will judge the contest. Awards will be given in three categories: trendiest, best and brainiest. Plaza merchants will offer activities throughout the day, including games and face-painting for children, music, door prizes, refreshments and merchandise discounts. Call (813) 685-9494. ...more

October 13, 2007

A new session of Project Butterfly Wings and the Junior Master Gardener program will begin for children age 9 to 13 at 9 a.m. Saturday at Gibsonton United Methodist Church, 6104 Marilla Ave. ...more

October 1, 2007