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  1. Grand Brony Gala galloping to Riverview

    06/15/13 BriefsTimes staff

    RIVERVIEW — Tickets are on sale for the Grand Brony Gala on June 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4328 Garden Vista Drive, Riverview.

    Grand Brony Gala’s cast rehearses a scene at the Hilton Garden Inn in Riverview. The event, which will include a stage show, My Little Pony yoga and karaoke, will be June 29.

  2. Tampa area camps, classes, meetings

    06/15/13 BriefsTimes staff

    Nature camp: Kids ages 9-15 can explore the great outdoors at Upper Tampa Bay Park's Fun With Nature summer camp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Monday through Aug. 9. It offers opportunities to improve camping, canoeing, fishing and hiking skills and take part in educational and fun activities with park rangers. …

  3. Stay-at-home-dad role perfect for this father

    06/15/13 ParentingBrandon Wright, Times Correspondent

    BRANDON — To be honest, I have no idea how it happened.

  4. Dads meet up, bond over stay-at-home experience

    06/15/13 Human Interest By Keeley Sheehan, Times Staff Writer

    TAMPA — Mike Watkins stood under a tree in Ballast Point Park on Wednesday morning to give his 6-month-old daughter Sienna some shade. ¶ She cooed and took in her surroundings from her spot in his arms while he talked sports and childcare with the other dads from the Househusbands of Tampa Bay Facebook group. …

    Jeremy Garrett helps his 7-month-old daughter, Adalynn, take a few steps in the living room in their home in Tampa on Tuesday. Garrett is an at-home dad during the day, caring for Adalynn and a set of 20-month-old twins who are foster children. His wife, Ashley, is an elementary school teacher.

  5. Nativity coach '...was like a father to a lot of kids'

    06/15/13 Human Interest By Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer

    BRANDON — As another school year reached its twilight, the second-floor guidance office at Nativity Catholic School still reflected the character of its longest-tenured occupant: modest, unassuming and warm.

    Coach Ron Merrill of Nativity Catholic School has retired after 27 years that included coaching JV basketball. He’s shown here in May with sixth-grader Sayona Jose, 12.

  6. Here's to my dad, engineer, Tampa police major, Stetson law student, nice guy

    06/15/13 Human Interest By Paul Driscoll, Times Staff Writer

    I have many memories of my dad and his law enforcement career. He once gave me a job to put his work boots by the side of the bed while he was getting ready for work. I received money whether I remembered to do it or not. • Every year, without fail, he'd organize a presentation for my school, St. Lawrence, which …

    Little Paul Driscoll would grow up to be a journalist. Big Paul Driscoll would go from nuclear engineering to law enforcement.

  7. Find a friend: Stumpy, a gray, green-eyed kitten

    06/15/13 PetsTimes staff

    Stumpy wears a cast to match his emerald eyes. The tiny adventurer was found tangled in netting, earning him a shortened limb and a funny name. But this 10-week-old boy, after surgery, should heal fine and leave the shelter neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and licensed. Adopt Stumpy and countless other animals …

  8. Things to do in the Tampa area

    06/15/13 EventsTimes staff

    16 Today

    Tony Rock: Host of the newly revamped legendary talent competition Apollo Live, this comedian and actor (and brother of Chris Rock) has starred in films with Will Smith and Queen Latifah, 7 p.m. at Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E Eighth Ave. $14-$18. Call (813) 864-4000.

  9. Tampa school news

    06/15/13 BriefsTimes staff

    Awards: Two students have been awarded scholarships at MacDill Air Force Base through the Scholarships for Military Children Program. Victoria Becker of Riverview and Lindsey White of Lithia were each awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Becker will attend the University of South Florida. White will attend Texas …

  10. Religion events

    06/13/13 ReligionBy Sarah Whitman, Times Correspondent

    St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N Himes Ave., will host a reception celebrating the 60th anniversary of the ordination for Monsignor Laurence E. Higgins following the 4 p.m. Mass on June 22. For more information, call (813) 875-4040.

  11. Things to do in the Tampa area

    06/13/13 BriefsTimes staff

    Beer sampling: Hoppy Father's Day! Taste the spectrum of craft beers today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 1548 N Dale Mabry Highway. Celebrate Father's Day early and enter to win a gift basket packed with beers and snacks. Event is free and open to anyone, not just dads. No registration …

  12. Boating and fishing flea market comes to Apollo Beach

    06/13/13 EventsTimes staff

    APOLLO BEACH — Lands End Marina will host its fifth annual boating and fishing flea market Saturday to benefit the safe boating classes of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 75 Ruskin).

    In the market for anchors, dinghies, electronics and more? The sale at Lands End Marina starts at 8 a.m. Saturday.

  13. Three USF med students are Tillman scholarship winners

    06/13/13 CollegeBy Stephanie Hayes, Times Staff Writer

    The Pat Tillman Foundation recently awarded 60 military veterans and spouses around the country almost $1.4 million in scholarship money.

  14. East Bay Fishing Report

    06/13/13 OutdoorsBy Dave Walker, Times Correspondent

    Tips: Anglers must be versatile at this time of year for consistent catches. Utilizing different species can turn a slow day on the flats into a stellar outing. Fish such as pompano, black drum, mackerel, flounder and snapper all bite well when it is blazing hot outside. All are yummy on the dinner table and are …

  15. Cuba trip underscores potential connections for Tampa, local officials say

    06/08/13 Economic Development By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer

    TAMPA — For City Council member Harry Cohen, his first trip to Cuba was intense, perhaps most on the flight home from Havana.

    Tampa City Council members Yvonne Yolie Capin and Harry Cohen pose at the home of the chief of mission, U.S. Interests Section, in Havana during their recent trip to Cuba.