Central Tampa News

Sulphur Springs historical museum seems increasingly likely

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

A $5,000 gift and the likely availability of a suitable building have encouraged people hoping to open a Sulphur Springs historical museum.

Hillsborough receiver makes his mark

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:19:00 EST

Earl Garcia doesn't mince words when it comes to Charles Lovett. "He is the best receiver I've had," Hillsborough High's football coach states emphatically.

Alumni rally for volleyball team

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tampa Preparatory School alumni, their families and fans recently donned their spirit wear and attended a Tampa Prep varsity volleyball game to watch the Terrapins compete against longtime rival Bayshore Christian School.

Play to have VIP watching

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Plant High's award-winning thespians put everything they've got into all of their productions, but excitement is nearing record levels for their Halloween-themed effort opening Thursday.

Burger joint celebrates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, along with the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the new Five Guys branch at 4304 S. Dale Mabry Highway on Oct. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Corporate managers and chamber members attended the ceremony and then had lunch.

Students become stewards

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is introducing a new environmental program into the high schools of Hillsborough County called the Keep Our School Beautiful Chapter Program.

A season of abundance in new exhibits

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

From Thursday through Saturday this week there are opportunities to see great art in Tampa. Here they are, in approximate order of the times of their opening receptions:

An answer to their prayers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

An English Gothic landmark church built in the 1920s has been resurrected as the first permanent home of Holy Trinity Presbyterian, ending a decade-long quest.

Many hope election is turning point

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

No one received a clear mandate last week, but the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association has a new president and a reshuffled board of trustees.

Angels plan annual Silver Coffee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Red Cross Angels' annual Silver Coffee is Monday. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the home of Toni Everett, 3422 Jean Circle, and includes refreshments and information about the organization.

Relief in sight on 40th street

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The push to widen 40th Street goes back four decades to residents' pleas to then-Mayor Nick Nuccio for help. Promises were made, but nothing happened.

Electrified fence sparks review of rules

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

When the city council recently approved an electrified security fence at a Nebraska Avenue tire shop, the decision set off alarm bells.

Have your say at city meetings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

City officials want to know what people think about future residential and commercial growth in the Seminole Heights area.

Post your calendar of events at southtampa.tbo.com or centraltampa.tbo.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

Guavaween attendance down, but organizers still pleased

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:53:00 EST

Never mind the warm weather or the scaled-down parade. The real reason for the sparse attendance at this weekend's Guavaween celebration in Ybor City may have been the calendar.

Halloween photo contest winners

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:36:00 EST

TBO.com's Halloween photo contest has ended, and the grand prize winner is Jennifer Nolen of Tampa.

Animals gorge themselves on gourds

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:46:00 EDT

The trick was on the Lowry Park Zoo visitors at today's annual pumpkin toss, a holiday treat for the animals. Alex, a 12-year-old chimpanzee, decided to throw the pumpkins at the crowd, who watched various animals chomp and play with carved pumpkins, stuffed with goodies. Jane LeFave, a zookeeper, said Alex is basically entering his teen years "and he has to show off."

Police: Tampa Internet cafe doubled as illegal gambling house

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:48:00 EDT

Two attendants at an illegal gambling operation on Nebraska Avenue were arrested late Wednesday, police say.

1 injured in house fire near Port of Tampa

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:51:00 EDT

Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire near the Port of Tampa; one adult has been pulled from the blaze.

First phase is just the beginning

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Long-awaited improvements to a park renamed six years ago to honor famed restaurateur Bern Laxer are nearing completion, with a dedication ceremony expected next month, city officials say.