Throngs of visitors will soon get their fill of Cedar Key oysters, steamed crawfish, smoked mullet and other ocean favorites at the 2009 Ruskin Seafood Festival. ...more

October 28, 2009

For the sixth time in as many years, residents of Freedom Plaza and the surrounding area received free medical screenings and health-related information at the retirement community's health fair. ...more

July 1, 2009

A free health fair and Centennial Gospel Extravaganza will take place this weekend as the Hillsborough County branch of the NAACP kicks off the national organization's 100-year anniversary celebration. ...more

February 5, 2009

Dee Myers never felt threatened by diabetes. There was no urgent need to visit her doctor and take a glucose test. ...more

October 19, 2008

The first weekend in November is just around the corner, and for South Shore folks, that means it's time for the 20th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival. ...more

October 15, 2008

Phone users might not realize it, but they are paying for devices that assist the hearing impaired. ...more

September 8, 2008

HUDSON -- Even in the Information Age, finding useful, specific information on demand can be a challenge. For seniors, it can be especially daunting to even locate services and agencies that aid older people, let alone make the most of them. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and Community Aging and Retirement Services cut out a lot of the legwork Monday, as they teamed up to organize and host a Senior Health & Wellness Fair at the CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center. ...more

June 28, 2008

Twenty-five years ago, several advocates for children huddled at the University of South Florida to discuss how to better help children with special needs early on, when nurturing and stimulation are so critical. ...more

June 5, 2008

The First Baptist Church of Plant City, in conjunction with South Florida Baptist Hospital Parish Nurse Services, will host a health fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. ...more

November 3, 2007

Charles Briggs will be the guest speaker at next week's meeting of the Plant City Woman's Club. ...more

October 6, 2007