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  1. Amy Scherzer's Diary: Ronald McDonald House's Storybook Ball; Boobalishes; Go Red for Women

    05/23/13 Human Interest By Amy Scherzer, Times Staff Writer

    10th annual Go Red for Women

    Candy apple, fire engine, crimson — 300 Go Red for Women guests wore every shade of the cheery color to the American Heart Association's learning luncheon. The message wasn't always cheery: "84 women have passed away since this event started this morning," said …

  2. Expect delays and detours as Veterans Expressway construction gets under way

    05/23/13 RoadsBy Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer

    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.

  3. Gaither's Daisy Santos will continue her wrestling career in college

    05/23/13 PrepsBy Andy Warrener, Times Correspondent

    NORTHDALE

    The Tampa Bay area is a wellspring of prep wrestling talent. From Pinellas to Hillsborough on through Pasco and Hernando counties, top-notch high school grapplers abound.

  4. North Tampa entertainment calendar

    05/23/13 EventsTimes Staff

    24 Today

    Swim-A-Thon: Inspired by a little girl who overcame her fear of swimming, this event will raise money to provide children with lessons and raise overall awareness. Register by emailing Jen Berenyi at jennifer.berenyi@tampaymca.org and then collect sponsorships or sponsor yourself, …

  5. Up in the air over sleepover policy

    05/23/13 ParentingBy Danielle Hauser, Times Correspondent

    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.

  6. Allowances allow for teachable moments

    05/23/13 ParentingBy Keith Berry, Times Correspondent

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

  7. Information age proves an asset to new mom

    05/23/13 ParentingBy Sarah Whitman, Times Correspondent

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

  8. North Tampa events

    05/23/13 BriefsTimes staff

    Grind wheat like a pioneer: Learn about grinding wheat and other grains, as pioneer breadmakers did, in a class led by a park ranger at 10 a.m. and again at noon Saturday and Sunday at Lettuce Lake Park, 6920 E Fletcher Ave. (Meet inside the visitor center.) The cost is $5 per child and one adult; $2 per vehicle …

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

    05/18/13 Human Interest By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer

    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.

  10. Tampa school news

    05/18/13 K12Times staff

    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 …