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Hollywood expectant moms' secret to staying slim

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 8:09pm

Hollywood expectant moms' secret to staying slim

Tampa, Florida-- Many Hollywood stars who are pregnant swear by The Bar Method to stay in Shape. Now moms-to-be can take similar, low impact classes right in South Tampa.

Jeanette DePuy, owner and instructor at The Bar Method Tampa studio says, "Women can bounce back to their pre-baby bodies quicker if they follow a simple, non-impact routine such as The Bar Method workout."

Staying fit while pregnant can prevent gestational diabetes, alleviate lower-back pain and even lessen the "baby blues."

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Festa Italiana returns to Ybor

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 10:41am

Tampa, Florida -- Join Festa Italiana for food, entertainment, and fun.

The festivities begin on Thursday, April 4 with Wines of Italy. Over 70 wines from different regions of Italy and will be presented by Carrabba's. Space is limited and tickets can be purchased at. http://www.festaitalianatampa.com.

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Easter bunny arrival at WestShore

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, March 17th, 2013, 8:39am

Tampa, Florida -- WestShore Plaza will have the Easter Bunny has hopped into garden. Visits and photos with the Bunny are offered through Saturday, March 30th.

“Visiting the Easter Bunny is fun family tradition,” says Kristy Genna, Marketing Director for WestShore Plaza. “WestShore Plaza’s Bunny visits with children and families in his live garden full of flowers, with an occasional egg to spot too.”

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Riverview Chamber of Commerce shares summer camp info

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 9:07pm

Riverview Chamber of Commerce shares summer camp info

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Riverview Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure local parents have all the information needed to start making summer plans for their children.

On Thursday, they shared the following information on a Hillsborough Community College program:

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'Each One-Reach One' & site launch to tackle foster family recruitment goals

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 11:48am

'Each One-Reach One' & site launch to tackle foster family recruitment goals

Tampa, Florida-- Despite Tampa Bay's lead in the state for the number of newly licensed foster families, state and local officials say they are still in desparate need of willing and well-suited parents as nearly 2,000 Bay area foster children remain.

The recent "Fostering Florida's Future" and "1200 New Foster Parents in 12 Months" initiatives have helped the Bay area land over 150 new foster homes just this year, and DCF officials say they are rolling out two new recruitment efforts to keep the growth going.

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Hillsborough County offers Spring Break Camps, teen-only camp too

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 9:36am

Hillsborough County offers Spring Break Camps, teen-only camp too

Hillsborough County, Florida-- While Spring Break can be very exciting for kids, it can also leave some parents who have to work in a bind as they search for alternative daytime activities. If this rings true for you, Hillsborough County has your back!

Various parks throughout the county will be offering Spring Break Camp the week of March 11 through the 15 for students ages 5 - 15. Parents can drop campers off as early as 7:30 a.m., and pick them up as late as 6 p.m., allowing most to carry out their normal work week without a worry.

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Parent University coming to Hillsborough Schools

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 9:24am

Parent University coming to Hillsborough Schools

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Parents with kids enrolled in Hillsborough County public schools have a chance to attend a course of their own this weekend.

According to the public schools superintendent, parents are invited to attend a series of informational sessions designed to support the academic life of children, called Parent University.

It's scheduled for this Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard, Tampa.

Here is more information from the superintendent:

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