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Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 2:14pm

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.

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Feeding the Bay: Local businesses helping to restock food pantries

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 10:00am

Feeding the Bay: Local businesses helping to restock food pantries

Tampa, Florida-- Advanced Auto Parts,

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Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

Submitted by Leslie Farrell, Community Blogger

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 10:13am

Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

If you missed the sold out ballet gala, “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!”, held at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in January, you can catch it on film!

“Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” has been made into a movie that is playing around the country. It will hit the screen on March 31 at 2 p.m. and April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Carmike Royal Palm 20 at 5125 26th St East Bradenton, 34203.

Gabrielle and Hannah Beach with NGB Artistic Director Peter Stark

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Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 10:57am

Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Tampa, FL-- In honor of "Kick Butts Day", the Campaign for Tobacco-Free kids national day of activism, the Florida Department of Health has highlighted Hillsborough County students' efforts to take a stand against flavored tobacco.

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The hunt is on for Tampa's Top Chef

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 9:22am

Tampa, Florida-- Mark you calenders! Monday, March 25, 2013, Champions for Children's 4th Annual Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay event will be held at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa.

This event gives chefs complete freedom to create a dining experience like no other, and encourages them to channel their inner creativity to design everything from menu to décor.

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Local schools succeed at 2013 ProStart Culinary Team Competition

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 2:02pm

Local schools succeed at 2013 ProStart Culinary Team Competition

Tampa Bay, Florida-- Congratulations are in order for students of Tarpon Springs High School, Leto High School and Avon Park High School as teams from each stood out among 55 Florida schools at the 13th Annual ProStart Culinary Team Competition last week in Orlando.

Teams from schools across the state were judged on their preparation of a gourmet meal, their ability to create a business proposal for a new restaurant, their creative design of an edible centerpiece and their finishing touches during an event called "the waiter’s relay race."

Leto High School's 1st place culinary dish, courtesy of Florida Restaurant and lodging Association

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Hillsborough Commissioner Murman to host Morning Coffee event

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 7:21pm

Hillsborough Commissioner Murman to host Morning Coffee event

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, District 1, and her staff invite residents of Hillsborough County to join them for coffee this coming Friday morning.

They say the event will be an opportunity for Commissioner Murman to meet residents, have coffee, and discuss their thoughts and concerns on various projects and community issues.

Full event details are as follows:

Friday, March 8th

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