By Geoff Fox RIVERVIEW – Joshua Holmes walked into Riverview High School and hugged a woman working at the desk in the Student Affairs building. He walked down a hallway and burst into a grin. Waiting outside a classroom was Dan Hamilton, his former agriculture…
Read More Joshua Holmes persevered to become pioneer in Riverview High’s agriculture programAuthor: tampafp.com
Mi Viejo serves up authentic Cuban cuisine in Apollo Beach
By Geoff Fox APOLLO BEACH – There’s no need to drive from the South Shore area to Tampa if you’re hungry for genuine Cuban food. The options in Tampa are undeniably mouthwatering, but Mi Viejo Latin Cafe, which opened at 6002 U.S. 41 in April,…
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Ruskin resident Clyde Petty making a splash in offshore powerboat racing
By Geoff Fox RUSKIN – The water could be smooth as butter or rougher than a bad hangover. Either way, Clyde Petty will splash through it at up to 95 mph. At that speed, his 28-foot powerboat can catch major air. It’s not the safest…
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Apollo Beach’s Stan Wilkerson plays trombone with music’s biggest names while leading church in song
By Paul Catala Throughout most of each week and especially Sundays, Stan Wilkerson’s focus is helping turn up the sanctity of services through song. But outside the church and office doors of Apollo Beach’s Calvary Lutheran Church, Wilkerson is known for his ability to slide…
Read More Apollo Beach’s Stan Wilkerson plays trombone with music’s biggest names while leading church in songAt Red Bug Tees, custom shirts a product of ‘strength and perseverance’
By Geoff Fox APOLLO BEACH – Jamie Connell placed a light-blue T-shirt on a metal plate, carefully smoothed out the wrinkles and placed it onto a digital direct-to-garment printer. Connell, general manager at Red Bug Tees, centered the shirt and pressed a button. Seven minutes…
Read More At Red Bug Tees, custom shirts a product of ‘strength and perseverance’People (and pets) of South Shore at Ruskin Family Drive-In (Saturday, Aug. 10)
Job fair at HCC South Shore draws hundreds of job- seekers
By Geoff Fox RUSKIN – Hillsborough Community College’s South Shore campus was crowded with hundreds of job-seekers during the annual South County Job Fair on Wednesday. The event, sponsored by Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman, Career Source Tampa Bay and HCC, started at 8:30 a.m.…
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Here are four qualities of a pet-friendly city
Family Features When pets are present, people and communities thrive. The benefits of pets have long been discussed, but surveys and studies have started to prove their positive impact. A consumer survey conducted by Mars Petcare revealed that 82% of pet owners believe their furry…
Read More Here are four qualities of a pet-friendly cityBack-to-School Bus Safety
(Family Features) Another school year means millions of children across the country are boarding buses at the beginning and end of each day, and it provides an appropriate opportunity for parents, teachers, school administrators and students themselves to practice and enforce safety guidelines in and…
Read More Back-to-School Bus SafetySimple Steps for More Family Time Create kid-friendly meals using canned foods
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities, homework and carpools. It can be challenging to find quality time to spend with loved ones, let alone get a wholesome, homemade meal on the table. A simple way to create more moments with…
Read More Simple Steps for More Family Time Create kid-friendly meals using canned foods