Homes for homeless I am amazed at how generous Hillsborough County is to the homeless who camp here. It makes me all warm and fuzzy to see a person pushing a stolen grocery cart, littering and jay-walking all over this town and not one police officer ever gives a single ticket. ...more

October 26, 2009

When Julia Leck of Land O' Lakes celebrates her ninth birthday today, she'll be giving away her gifts and throwing in a few she bought herself to help children in need. The gifts that Julia receives at her birthday party this year will be donated to the children of the Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay, the local office of a national organization that posts photo and video exhibits of foster children in need of adoption ...more

October 24, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - When Julia Leck of Land O' Lakes celebrates her ninth birthday today, she'll be giving away her gifts and throwing in a few she bought herself to help children in need. ...more

October 24, 2009

Just a few weeks ago, Michelle Obama was the fashion industry's darling for bringing much-needed style to the White House; even drawing comparisons to Jackie Kennedy for her wardrobe choices. Now, Obama has fallen out of favor with fashion critics because she has been (gasp) showing her arms. ...more

March 8, 2009

The women came loaded with shoes, purses, dresses and household items. ...more

March 4, 2009

Tonight was supposed to be the night. Tonight, in front of a crowd gathered at a $200-a-plate fundraiser for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Darcy Leillani Enrille was supposed to get up on the stage at the lush Vinoy Hotel in St. Petersburg to accept this year's "What Drives You?" award from the foundation. ...more

November 14, 2008

Brandon area families who formed a bond after their children were diagnosed with cancer will join forces this weekend, bolstered by a slew of friends and supporters, to raise money for pediatric cancer research. ...more

September 10, 2008

Hyde Park resident Chad Harrod is one of five finalists for The Gentlemen's Fund, Better Men Better World Search, sponsored by GQ magazine. ...more

September 3, 2008

The 17th annual Gourmet Feastival & Silent Auction will feature food and drink samples from more than 320 restaurants and caterers. ...more

August 13, 2008

Events VINTAGE WINE CELLARS: 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, (813) 879-2931. The wine shop will celebrate its 15th anniversary by offering a tasting featuring 20 wines, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10. ...more

June 25, 2008