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Suzie Vong comes through when Red Cross needs funds By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON Everybody knows that when you need a stylish hair trim or a sterling manicure you head straight to…
Groups join together to provide gifts, food and bicycles to Wimauma residents Three Hillsborough County organizations came together Saturday in Wimauma to make Christmas happy for families and youngsters in…
New women’s resource center to be open by summer Help for single-parent moms to be greatly expanded By YVETTE C. HAMMETT Over the past 15 years, The Women’s Resource Center…
South Shore parents, teenager dealing with devastating vehicle injuries Blaize Cortes struggles through rehab By STEPHEN JACKSON Blaize Cortes is a 17 year old, up-to-now very active boy who was…
Grinch(es) steal Christmas decorations, but do not steal Balm spirit Thieves hit after lighting ceremony By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON Where are you exactly if you are standing in Balm? You…
South Shore residents come through for Toys for Tots campaign Thousands of children in need will get gifts from Santa this Christmas due to the kindness of others. “We had…
Sun City Area Chamber thanks its volunteers Anyone visiting the local chamber of commerce in Sun City Center knows them. They greet people, answer phones, provide referrals and directions, and…
Veteran educator opens new academy for preschoolers in Gibsonton By STEPHEN FLANAGAN JACKSON A new private school for toddlers through pre-kindergarten, and for students through third grade in need of before-…
Palmetto Boys & Girls Club helps area children with programs supported by annual Christmas tree sale By CARL MARIO NUDI The Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County has been selling…