As others head to their offices, Cliff Conatser works outside, painting and refurbishing his boat. He sees business potential on the Hillsborough River. ...more

November 14, 2008

Events HOLIDAY MARKET: Find custom wreaths, yard art, lawn furniture, plants, holiday decorations and gifts at the Tampa Garden Club's annual Open House and Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the club headquarters, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. Admission is free. ...more

November 9, 2008

GARDEN NOTES Events A LIVING SALUTE: Join in honoring local veterans at the dedication of a memorial garden at 11 a.m. Friday at Orange Lake Park n New Port Richey. The garden was planted by the New Port Richey Garden Club. Call (727) 848-2292 for details. ...more

November 2, 2008

GARDEN NOTES Events PLANT SALE & WOW DEMO: The annual Plant Sale and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday includes a 10 a.m. workshop on sensational special effects. The event is sponsored by the Sunset Park Garden Club, 4624 W. Browning Ave., Tampa. Horticulturist Val Van Orden, who has worked for Busch Gardens and Cypress Gardens will provide the "wow!" demonstration. ...more

October 19, 2008

The GFWC Tampa Junior Woman's Club collected items for The Spring domestic violence shelter during a bowling social Aug. 28 at Pin Chasers, 4847 N. Armenia Ave. ...more

September 17, 2008

A joint task force of police agencies that included Tarpon Springs police and the Pinellas County sheriff's detectives shut down nine alleged marijuana grow houses in Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor and Dunedin and elsewhere in the county. ...more

August 22, 2008

Western wear, simple skirts and blouses, evening clothes and matching accessories highlighted a fashion show for the thrifty shoppers. ...more

August 20, 2008

The GFWC Tampa Woman's Club hosted its Summer Splash event July 22 at the clubhouse, 2901 Bayshore Blvd. Club president Carol McCommons hosted Juniorette leaders ages 12 to 18, Junior leaders ages 18 to 40 and Woman's Club leaders. ...more

August 6, 2008

The Friends of Temple Terrace Parks and Recreation will hold its annual planning session 7 p.m. Thursday at the Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, 5030 E. Busch Blvd. ...more

August 6, 2008

The Tampa Woman's Club will sponsor a Fashion Show and Tea to benefit LifePath Hospice at the University Village retirement center from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14. ...more

August 6, 2008