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HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) says April 2013 now holds the record for the fourth highest ridership rate in all of HART's history! 

According to a release sent Thursday, April's bus ridership of 1,257,728 is a 6 percent increase from the 1,182,531 recorded riders in April 2012.

April 1st may have set the tone for the month's success, as HART reps say it saw the greatest daily ridership of the month with nearly 55,000 riders.

Downtown Partnership offers Airport Master Plan briefing

Downtown Partnership offers Airport Master Plan briefing

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa International Airport has new $2.5 billion master plan which is intended to double the main terminal capacity to 35 million annual passengers.

The Downtown Partnership is presenting a briefing on the master plan by Airport CEO Joe Lopano from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Embassy Suites, located at 513 S. Florida Avenue in downtown Tampa.

Sunday Morning Market returns this week

Sunday Morning Market returns this week

Tampa, Florida -- We're approaching the second Sunday of April and that means the Seminole Heights Morning Market running.

This month, look for the Alternative Country/Folk group, Sunset Bridge Band from Tampa.

The featured Vendor is 20 Shekel Bread where you can pick up some fine loafs of organic bread.  

The Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 a.m. on April 14.

New online library catalog means big changes!

New online library catalog means big changes!

Riverview, Florida  - After nearly a year of preparation, the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will launch a new online library catalog, Polaris, on April 29.

Officials say the system will enhance the Cooperative's management of library resources, reduce costs, boost productivity, and is expected to improve customer satisfaction.

The migration to the new system begins today, April 8 and is expected to last through April 29.

Polaris will offer the following enhancements and tools for library customers:

FREE: Seedlings 6h Annual Spring Baby Shower!

FREE: Seedlings 6h Annual Spring Baby Shower!

Tampa, Florida-- All moms, dads and their little ones (or babies on the way) are invited to Seedlings 6th Annual Baby Shower in South Tampa.

The baby shower will put you in touch with dozens of baby related businesses including photographers, children's clothing, nanny contacts and more. Over $10,000 worth of baby gear and products will be raffled off throughout the day. They will also have 100 baby swag bags loaded with goodies.

Seedlings is known for its organic, natural and toxic-free baby related items.

Free swim clinics for Swim Across America participants!

Free swim clinics for Swim Across America participants!

Hillsborough County, Florida - Registration for the 2013 Swim Across America Tampa Bay (SAA) event allows access to free two-hour swim clinics being held at Tampa area YMCA locations.

In addition, those registered for the big event will also be given free access to the pool of all YMCA locations within Hillsborough County (proof of 2013 SAA Tampa Bay registration and a driver's license/ID is required). 

This promotion will expire on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Tampa unveils improved utility bill

Tampa unveils improved utility bill

Tampa, Florida--  City of Tampa water, wastewater and solid waste utility customers will see a redesigned bill in April. Tampa's consolidated utility bills now provide customers an easier-to-read format with more information about their services and costs.