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Zoning Hearing Master holds meeting next week

Zoning Hearing Master holds meeting next week

Tampa, Florida -- If you have a zoning issue in Hillsborough County you will want to be at the Zoning Hearing Master Meeting at 6 p.m. this coming Monday, June 3.

It will take place in the 2nd floor Board Room at County Center, located at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd in downtown Tampa.

Following the meeting the Zoning Hearing master makes a written recommendation to Hillsborough Commissioners on whether to approve or deny a zoning request.

Tampa Theatre ranked as "One of World's Best"

Tampa Theatre ranked as "One of World's Best"

Tampa, Florida -- Already considered Tampa's No. 1 Attraction on TripAdvisor.com and one of "America's 21 Wonders" by LIFE Magazine, Tampa Theatre is adding a global feather to its historic hat: one of the 10 Best Movie Theaters in the World according to a story published by The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)!

Click here to read MPAA Story

Hillsborough Commission on Status of Women meets this week

Hillsborough Commission on Status of Women meets this week

Tampa, Florida-- The group that advises the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners on women's issues, the Commission on the Status of Women, is meeting thisweek.

County officials say the meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28 on the 26th Floor Conference Room B at County Center.

If you have an interest in women's issues in Hillsborough County, you're welcome to attend. The county center is located at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd in Downtown Tampa.

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month for the rest of the year.

According to the commissioner, the office hours will take place in various spots around the county to give residents a chance to meet with him one-on-one and  share ideas and/or  voice concerns without having to travel to County Center in downtown Tampa.

No appointment is necessary and residents are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24. 

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas. 

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa, Florida-- The numbers are in, and they are up! More homes were sold last month in the Tampa Bay area than in in the past seven years combined.

According to MLS figures, 3,100 homes were sold in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties last month, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales prices also increased, up 22 percent over the same time period. 

The average home in the Tampa Bay area sold for $150,000.

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Tampa, Florida-- Members of the Working Women of Tampa Bay and NuBarter Tampa are teaming up to host a hootenanny that promises good ol' country-style fun, and benefits for businesses too! 

The event is set for Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Winthrop barn Theatre in Riverview.

Organizers say to throw on some cowboy boots and get ready for a night filled with entertainment, dancing and networking with various vendors. Food and drinks will be available too!