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Tampa changing downtown garbage pickup for businesses

TAMPA — Goodbye, blue bins. Hello, blue bags.

Things to do in the Tampa area

Be a health-conscious meat-eater: Healthy eating specialist Curtis Whitwam will be at Whole Foods Market, 1548 N Dale Mabry Highway, today from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss how to incorporate meat into a healthy diet. Participants will learn how to create lean and simple recipes based on Whole Foods Market's Animal …

Clayton Gray Home decor comes to downtown Tampa

TAMPA — Clayton Gray Home joined a row of shops revitalizing the 2000 block of West Kennedy Boulevard earlier this month, offering home decor and accessories near a cycling fitness studio, a wedding gown boutique and across the street, Buddy Brew.

Religion events

Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W Platt St., announces a pastoral change. Pastor Matt Horan's last Sunday at the church is June 16. The Rev. Danny Bennett will replace Horan. He comes to the church from Clearview United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, where he served for three years. Bennett is a …

Straz Center, MOSI, Florida Aquarium get state grants

TAMPA — The $74.1 billion state budget signed Monday by Gov. Rick Scott will bring a half-million dollars toward renovations for the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Expect delays and detours as Veterans Expressway construction gets under way

TAMPA — The addition of new lanes and electronic tolling are expected to ease congestion along the Veterans Expressway. But, with construction under way, traffic may get a little worse before it gets better.

Up in the air over sleepover policy

When I read The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party to my kids, I am reminded of all the slumber parties and sleepovers I had as a young girl.

Allowances allow for teachable moments

When I was a child I was the self-professed board game king.

Information age proves an asset to new mom

As a first-time mom, I ask a lot of questions.

Along Adamo, a statement to match the bold history of Ybor City

TAMPA

Rolling by on Adamo Drive, thousands of motorists have gotten glimpses under the scaffolding of the work in progress, but a huge mural painted to tell the story of Ybor City makes its official unobstructed debut next week.

Tampa school news

Golf fundraiser: The Golf Academy at the Boys and Girls Preparatory Academies will hold its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. today at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa. Participants will receive a box lunch. There will be door prizes and an auction. Proceeds benefit the Golf …

Charity is all in the family for the Diaz siblings

VALRICO

It's not an assembly line that would rival one of the big three automakers in Detroit, but for four Valrico siblings the mission is no less important. • The Diaz kids like to set the production process on their dining room table instead of a conveyor belt. They often manufacture arts and crafts for …

Neighborhood events

Cat fancy: Come see the leopard look-alike Bengal cat or help find homes for shelter-bound cats at the TICA Allbreed Cat Show & Rescue Expo that concludes today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sun City Community Center Hall, 1900 S Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. Cat experts are available for evaluations and …

Things to do in the Tampa area

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Tampa Bay Boat Show: This show offers boats on display, boating and fishing supplies and plenty of other seaside accessories, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 N U.S. 301. Free. Call (727) 893-8523.

What commercial customers can expect from new trash agreement in Hillsborough

TAMPA — Hillsborough County residents will enjoy a lower rate for trash collection costs thanks to the first new contract in 15 years, but it remains to be seen whether commercial clients will see a similar reduction.