South Shore News

SSCrime

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported May 4 through -10 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200.

'The Hills Are Alive' At East Bay

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

It won't be Julie Andrews singing high atop the Austrian Alps, but East Bay High School's Shauntelle Holbrook will do her best to make you think so.

Feeling The Heatwave's Beat

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

5 Perfect Games And A Pair Of 299s

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

It was a righty-lefty affair around Tampa's bowling circles last week where perfection and near perfection were concerned.

Better Weather Boosts Fishing

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Capt. Chet Jennings reported some tough fishing behind the most recent fronts. But the news is getting better and better as water temperature is back up to 75 degrees and higher. It has been going up and down for a month, and most fish simply hate the declines.

Fundraiser Will Help Clear The Air

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Dude's Bronze Bonanza is used to banking a cool $1,250 for a roll in the hay with any number of comely, pedigreed mares.

Riverwalk Parcel Has Potential

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Now that the Platt Street Bridge segment of the Tampa Riverwalk is open, pedestrians can amble six-tenths of a mile to Cotanchobee Park - and take in those postcard vistas. And maybe stop and sip a few along the way.

Charter Expanding Grade Levels

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Redlands Christian Migrant Association recently launched a capital campaign to raise $1.6 million to expand its charter school.

Boaters Using Alafia As Anchorage

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A sign in the parking lot at Williams Park seems pretty clear: "No loitering."

Organic Farm's Produce Now At Roadside Stand

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Heirloom Organics, a year-round organic specialty farm that has been selling wholesale to vegetable brokers, is opening a produce stand at its farm for the public to buy its heirloom tomatoes and other vegetables.

Nature Program Aims At Families

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4140 24th St. S.E., will present its free Family Naturalist Program from 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday through June 28.

Stroll, Scroll My Mother's Garden

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Spreading like wildfire, a blanket of carefree, brightly flowered nasturtiums decorates a large, shaded patch just outside the greenhouses of My Mother's Garden in Wimauma.

Movie Times

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

MOVIE TIMES Movie listings are submitted by Bay area theaters. They are subject to change without notice. These listings reflect only today's movie times.

Running For Yards, Scores Runs In The Family

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Though the East Bay High School varsity football team finished with a 5-5 record last season, one of the team's leaders is confident the Indians will return to their winning ways next season.

Juvenile Charged In Riverview Ammonia Leak Case

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:22:00 EDT

The state attorney's office has charged a juvenile today with crimes involving the ammonia pipeline case, office spokeswoman Pam Bondi said.

$16 Million Lotto Ticket Sold At Bradenton Store

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:34:00 EDT

A couple of people in the Tampa Bay area could be having a really, really good day.

Mothers' Days Filled With Complex Decisions

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Rhett Butler to Scarlett O'Hara: "Why, a cat's a better mother than you are."

Tomatoes Are Tops

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

There was something for just about everyone at last weekend's Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival at E.G. Simmons Park.

Golf Teams Contribute To Episcopal Church Building Fund

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The second annual golf tournament of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church of Ruskin attracted 108 golfers March 29 at Club Renaissance in Sun City Center.

'Mayor' Candidate Sets Event

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Kathie Aaron, a candidate for honorary mayor of Apollo Beach, is having a family barbecue and dog pageant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24 at Dr. Ott's Off-Leash Dog Park, 21st Street Southeast and Third Avenue Southeast.