Norma and Joseph Robinson have been described as a dynamic duo for their years of civic activism in Sulphur Springs. ...more

November 11, 2009

Leaf blowers are effective at moving dry leaves and other debris, but they're noisy and generate polluting gases - unless they're electric and the electricity comes from a nuclear, wind or hydroelectric power plant. ...more

March 22, 2009

Name of Business: Stepping Stones Early Learning Center Inc. ...more

March 15, 2009

Have you noticed how many extinct words are working their way back into everyday conversations? Words like economize, budget, save and no, as well as brief phrases such as "just one" or "a small one please." ...more

March 6, 2009

A group of teachers and volunteers at Reddick Elementary School were not afraid to get their hands dirty during a recent outing. ...more

February 18, 2009

Mann-Wagnon Memorial Park is locked behind an aging chain-link fence — a mix of weedy abandonment, boarded-up buildings and nature's beauty. This is Cecile Wagnon's legacy nearly 48 years after her death in 1961. In coming weeks, Tampa and Hillsborough County officials will take a new look at her last will and testament before deciding the park's future. Area residents are pressing a long-standing case that the property, 1101 E. River Cove Drive, should become home for a history museum and Stepping Stones, a nonprofit youth arts program. It also could house the art collection of folk artist and sculptor Taft Richardson. The Sulphur Springs resident died last year. ...more

February 11, 2009

Big things are scheduled for South Shore residents the weekend of Oct. 11-12. ...more

September 24, 2008

On Sept. 15, the South Shore Arts Council will kick off a celebration of art and community hailing back to the days when Ruskin was founded. ...more

September 3, 2008

The 35 children taking part in the Kids in the Garden camp shucked corn, composted, painted bird houses and made stepping stones for their home gardens. ...more

June 24, 2008

The 35 children taking part in the Kids in the Garden camp shucked corn, composted, painted bird houses and made stepping stones for their home gardens. ...more

June 18, 2008