Boys and girls sat in small circles on the dance floor, awaiting turns to try on ballet slippers. Their names and shoe sizes were jotted down on paper. ...more

December 21, 2009

She got the call from the hospital while standing in line for a food box from Metropolitan Ministries. ...more

December 19, 2009

Hundreds of handwritten prayer request cards are posted on the walls of Metropolitan Ministries' makeshift chapels across the Bay area. ...more

December 17, 2009

Beach Park Garden Club members and guests stocked up on homemade pies, cakes and candy, holiday decorations and gifts when the club hosted its annual Christmas auction. ...more

December 16, 2009

Pasco residents came together Saturday for the Heritage Park Foundation's second Traditions on the Green celebration in Land O' Lakes. ...more

December 16, 2009

Good things come in 40s at Tampa Day School. At least, they do this year. ...more

December 16, 2009

With only 10 days left until Christmas, some Tampa Bay area charities are scrambling to meet the needs of more people asking for help in a struggling economy. And donations aren't keeping pace. ...more

December 16, 2009

The Academy of the Holy Names celebrated its annual Community Service Day on Nov. 18. There were 498 pupils who committed their time to benefit those less fortunate in 16 locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. ...more

December 16, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Music, dancing, games and Santa on a Harley will highlight the Heritage Park Foundation's Second Traditions on the Green, a free community holiday celebration today at the Land O' Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. ...more

December 12, 2009

Members of the Plant High hockey team recently spent a few hours at Metropolitan Ministries, helping meet the needs of the community for Thanksgiving as part of an ongoing service project. ...more

December 9, 2009