Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, bond with family and friends, eat and talk turkey. And to give thanks, of course. ...more

November 21, 2009

Mark Alan Salon in Tampa will be abuzz Wednesday with free haircuts to benefit Locks of Love. ...more

April 6, 2009

From Jazzmatazz in the Dance Studio and art demonstrations to the amazing return of "Elvis" in the Main Tent on Cherry Hills Drive, the activities and entertainment for the 10th annual FunFest drew thousands of visitors to Sun City Center. ...more

April 1, 2009

Pleasure Points in Spring Hill donates $5 from every purchase toward this year's 3-Day Walk. ...more

March 16, 2009

As a model participant in the recent Celebration Of Life Fashion show honoring cancer survivors, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the attendees who's support was instrumental in making the show a financial success for such a worthy cause. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not thank all the models, sponsors and organizers who made it possible. Some of which are: The Heartland Realtors Association, Four Points by Sheraton, renown hair stylist "Pablo," his staff of makeup artists, plus Kathy and Maria of Allaire's Hair Salon; also, Photography by Jerry, Dress Barn, Maxcy's Mens Wear, Dillards and Wild Artist Jewelry. Of course, special accolades for our director Sherrie Abraham, her staff and all of the almost 100 persons who contributed their time and effort. One of life's greatest pleasures is doing good for others, with good friends. Nancy Trautman Sebring ...more

March 14, 2009

On March 7, the Heartland Association of Realtors sponsored its third annual Celebration of Life for the American Cancer Association. What a beautiful, uplifting event it was. Realtors and cancer survivors modeled clothes from Dress Barn and survivors modeled gowns from Dillard's in Lake Wales. Juan Pablo Alverade and his team of hair stylists and make-up artists worked on all the models and the women looked and felt beautiful. There were over 90 volunteers involved in this fashion show behind the scenes. When you find out that you have cancer, many thoughts go through you mind, one of them is, "will I live through this?" What with chemo and other treatments, loss of hair, etc., on Saturday these survivors looked in the mirror and beautiful women looked back at them. I know this because I'm a two time cancer survivor and I'm a 29-year survivor. ...more

March 13, 2009

As you can see in the photo nearby, from the scene of the explosion Wednesday at a house in Dunedin, humans are not always the only victim in such emergencies. The family dog suffered respiratory injuries in the explosion and needed treatment at the scene. ...more

February 14, 2009

Even in hard times, there are always those willing to contribute to a worthy cause, either with their checkbooks or in sweat equity. The community has come up with both. ...more

February 14, 2009

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's remember that the holiday's name is a compound word - Thanks and Giving. Take a few moments to consider these ideas for enhancing the celebration of Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. ...more

November 27, 2008

The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of Florida chose to insert itself in a local campaign for sheriff, one so low that it could get under a snake's belly, and then call for contributions. ...more

November 12, 2008