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Online Registration for Hillsborough County summer camps

Online Registration for Hillsborough County summer camps

Hillsborough County, Florida -- For the first time ever, Hillsborough County is proud to offer online registration for Parks, Recreation and Conservation programs. Summer camp programs will be the first available through online registration beginning on May 6 at noon. This new service allows prospective participants to browse, register, and pay for programs offered at County parks.

"Taste Temptation" event to benefit Voices for Children

"Taste Temptation" event to benefit Voices for Children

Tampa, Florida-- 'Taste Temptation': It's an event that will allow Tampa locals to sample some beer and schmooze with celebs...all while benefiting a great cause.

The fun will take place at Cigar City Brewing on Wednesday, May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ian Beckles, former Bucs player and current co-host of the Sport's Animal's own Ron and Ian Show, will host as locals sip on suds and graze the grub!

Family Fun Night at PDQ to benefit "Make-A-Wish"

Family Fun Night at PDQ to benefit "Make-A-Wish"

Tampa, Florida-- The South Tampa PDQ is hosting  "Family Fun Night" Monday, April 15 until 10 p.m. 

Mention "Make-A-Wish" at the counter or drive-thru window, and 10 percent of the sales will go toward the organization's efforts to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Glazer Children's Museum to host Craft Beer and Cocktail fundraiser

Glazer Children's Museum to host Craft Beer and Cocktail fundraiser

Tampa, Florida-- Glazer Children’s Museum is hosting the inaugural fundraiser Craftology - The Science of Craft Beers and Cocktails on May 18, 2013.

Craftology is an adults-only event held after-hours on all three floors of the Museum. It will be “the summer kick-off event of the year”- featuring live music, and craft drinks, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from bars and restaurants across Tampa Bay.

Imagine 2040 to host second visioning workshop

Imagine 2040 to host second visioning workshop

Hillsborough County, Florida-- How will Hillsborough be in 30 years? Will we be traveling at the speed of light in flying cars around tons of mile-high skyscrapers? Maybe...or maybe not, but county reps hope you'll help them decide!

The county Planning Commission and the Metropolitan Planning Organization have scheduled the second workshop in their "Plan 2040" series for Tuesday, April 16.

Jewelry for Autism Awareness

Jewelry for Autism Awareness

Tampa, Florida-- April is National Autism Awareness Month.

A local couple designed  "Jacob's Touch" pendant to raise money to help families of kids on the autism spectrum pay for therapy and doctor's visits.

Tampa Bay based jewelry design group, S.U.G.A.R created the pendant which is plated with 24K white or yellow gold and adorned with Swarovski crystals. The pendant is sold online and at local stores for $60 dollars, $20 dollars will go toward Jacob's Touch Foundation to help local families.

TIA to host annual run on the runway

TIA to host annual run on the runway

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa International Airport will host its inaugural 5K Runway Fun Run on April 27, benefiting the United Way Suncoast.

This event, like no other in the Tampa Bay area, gives participants the rare opportunity to run on the airport's longest runway, Runway 1L-19R, which is located west of the airport's main terminal.