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Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Tampa, FL-- In honor of "Kick Butts Day", the Campaign for Tobacco-Free kids national day of activism, the Florida Department of Health has highlighted Hillsborough County students' efforts to take a stand against flavored tobacco.

The hunt is on for Tampa's Top Chef

The hunt is on for Tampa's Top Chef

Tampa, Florida-- Mark you calenders! Monday, March 25, 2013, Champions for Children's 4th Annual Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay event will be held at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. 

This event gives chefs complete freedom to create a dining experience like no other, and encourages them to channel their inner creativity to design everything from menu to décor. 

Hillsborough Commissioner Murman to host Morning Coffee event

Hillsborough Commissioner Murman to host Morning Coffee event

Hillsborough County, Florida--  Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, District 1, and her staff invite residents of Hillsborough County to join them for coffee this coming Friday morning.

They say the event will be an opportunity for Commissioner Murman to meet residents, have coffee, and discuss their thoughts and concerns on various projects and community issues.

Full event details are as follows: 

Friday, March 8th

Tickets still available for Hillsborough Women's Hall of Fame luncheon

Tickets still available for Hillsborough Women's Hall of Fame luncheon

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame luncheon and induction ceremony is set to take place on Thursday, March 28, and organizers say tickets for the exciting event are still available for purchase. 

The luncheon, which will honor three remarkable women, will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St. in Tampa from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Voice Workshop to be held at Patel Conservatory February 25

Voice Workshop to be held at Patel Conservatory February 25

Tampa, Florida-- The human voice is a mystical thing. Learning to use one’s voice is especially crucial for performers - and actress Andrea Caban will hold a workshop on Monday, Feb. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Shimberg Playhouse at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts downtown. The workshop will be based on the Fitzmaurice voice method.

PRECO Selects Students for Washington DC Trip

PRECO Selects Students for Washington DC Trip

Wauchula, Florida-- Two local 11th graders were selected by Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) to attend the national “Youth Tour to Washington DC” event, a weeklong tour with1,500 students from 46 states.

Shakera Latimore of Southeast High School in Bradenton, and Savannah Miller of Hardee High School in Wauchula, along with about 30 other students from Florida electric cooperatives, will enjoy the rich history of the nation’s Capitol firsthand.