South Tampa News

Tampa area communities, groups honor veterans

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

Rundown of larger local events planned for Veterans Day

Burglary of Piscitelli's home discovered during Bucs' game

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:32:00 EST

The home of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Sabby Piscitelli was burglarized, and a lawn crew discovered the break-in Sunday afternoon as the team was playing the Green Bay Packers, police said.

High-end shoe store expands from South Tampa to International Plaza

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

A South Tampa store featuring high-end shoes for children has become so popular its owners are expanding - to International Plaza.

Greeks roll out the dough for annual festival this weekend

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

For more than two decades, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church has put on the Tampa Greek Festival during the first weekend of November.

Plans for bike trail on Davis Islands roll forward

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Long-awaited all-purpose recreational trail on Davis Islands goes to bid; might be completed next year.

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.

Beach Park's arches finally will be restored

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

The entryway to a prominent South Tampa neighborhood will be refurbished.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.