Police officers and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to hit the road this weekend for a "poker run" to raise money for a 10-month-old girl with cancer. ...more

November 5, 2008

They're not just kidding around. These young people are serious about community service and their desire to help other kids in need, said Stacey Efaw, executive director of the Emergency Care Help Organization. ...more

November 5, 2008

The Home Association Annual Silver Tea, which began in the 1920s, is being revised and will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the association's historic landmark building, 1203 E. 22nd Ave. ...more

November 5, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

November 5, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 22, 2008

MDA Gala Draws Big Crowd Everywhere you turn, you hear about the tough times and how people aren't donating as much to local charities. That sure wasn't evident at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's sixth annual Hearts of Fire Gala on Oct. 11 at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. About 650 guests showed up for the event, which netted $683,000 for research and treatment and to help send children with the disease to an MDA summer camp in Brandon. Chaired by Liz Young and Suzanne Avery, assisted by vice chairwoman Marilyn McPhail, the evening featured the theme "denim and diamonds." Auctioneers peddled goods while cocktails were served during a a lively, not-so-silent auction. Dinner and a live auction followed with Denis Phillips and Wendy Ryan, both of ABC Action News, serving as celebrity auctioneers. Herman Fernandez was honored for work that led to the success of the second annual MDA Hearts of Fire Charity Golf Classic, held the day before at Tournament Players Club. Krista Fincke, 17, Jesse Stanper, 12, and Kendall Hall, 11, talked about their experience at MDA summer camp and encouraged guests to bid on packages to send more kids to the camp. ...more

October 19, 2008

Old Palm Harbor Main Street will showcase the work of nine local artists during Fall Into Art, starting Friday. ...more

October 18, 2008

A fundraiser for a beloved local farrier injured on the job will offer a host of attractions for the horse lovers. ...more

October 17, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - It could be a trend. Larry Wainwright is at least the second Tampa Bay area resident taking his job hunt to the streets. ...more

October 17, 2008

Today Are You A Poet? Workshop's For You If you like to write poetry, and want to meet with others who share your interest, plan on being at Bruton Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. Plans call for poetry workshops to be held the third Wednesdays monthly at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. ...more

October 15, 2008