The former co-owner of a small company recently became the leader of a business organization of almost 400 members. ...more

February 11, 2009

You don't have to join the flotilla to be part of the 25th annual Alafia lighted boat parade. The Dec. 6 event is billed as a holiday party for landlubbers alike. ...more

November 26, 2008

Riverview Elementary School students learned even more about ammonia today, their first day back at school since a pipeline leak sent the poisonous gas into the air, canceling classes for two days. Members of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue hazardous materials team talked to fourth- and fifth-graders as part of the Great American Teach-In. ...more

November 15, 2007

RIVERVIEW - The evacuation order has been lifted for more than 300 residents, three schools and numerous businesses affected by this week's ammonia pipeline leak. ...more

November 14, 2007

Riverview Elementary School is closed for a second day today because there were no assurances late Tuesday that a nearby ammonia leak could be fixed in time. ...more

November 14, 2007

TAMPA – A damaged ammonia pipeleine has been capped but the leak continues and there has been no drop in pressure to allow for repair of the pipe according to the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center. ...more

November 13, 2007

The ammonia leak in Riverview has forced school officials to close Riverview Elementary School. Parents will be receiving phone calls this morning to alert them to take their children to Spoto High School at 8538 Eagle Palm Drive in Riverview instead. ...more

November 13, 2007

Residents in this riverside community got their first glimpse Monday of a plan to redevelop the downtown area into heavily landscaped, pedestrian-friendly promenades with spruced-up businesses and a mix of suburban, rural and commercial development. ...more

November 10, 2007

The Southeast Hillsborough unit of the American Cancer Society held its 25th anniversary awards and installation banquet Sept. 26 at Center Place. ...more

October 4, 2007