It's a holiday tradition Jeannie Waterman began more than a decade ago. ...more

December 9, 2009

During the holiday season, some traditions tend to wax while others wane. For Anne Cross, the Dec. 12 golf cart parade is about bringing back a holiday tradition. ...more

November 25, 2009

An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa Claus in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office. ...more

November 20, 2009

"Barksgiving" is a holiday tradition debuting this year at Bentley Commons at Zephyrhills, a senior independent living community. Area residents and their pets are invited to this pet-friendly informational event and fundraiser, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at 38130 Pretty Pond Road, Zephyrhills. ...more

November 14, 2009

While holiday shoppers streamed into malls for bargains the day after Thanksgiving, Michelle Jimenez-Rivera and her family searched for a Christmas tree under the big top on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

December 10, 2008

Despite the dour predictions by economic forecasters, Black Friday wasn't doom and gloom for businesses this holiday season. ...more

December 10, 2008

While holiday shoppers streamed into malls for bargains the day after Thanksgiving, Michelle Jimenez-Rivera and her family searched for a Christmas tree under the big top on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. They fell in love with a $75, 8-foot Frasier fir at the St. James United Methodist Church Annual Christmas Tree Sale. ...more

December 4, 2008

PLANT CITY For about 75 members of the Plant City Children's Theatre, Dec. 13 is the big day. At 2 p.m., the theater will stage its annual production of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," at the Plant City High School auditorium. ...more

December 3, 2008

Area residents who stop by The Shops at Wiregrass this holiday season will be treated to more than 100 new stores in Wesley Chapel. The outdoor mall has decked itself out for the festivities. ...more

December 3, 2008

Nichole Addessi and her boyfriend, Jesse Blankenbiller of Riverview, were at the Westfield Brandon mall by 5 a.m. today with their eyes on two items. "I know it's selfish, but we're shopping for ourselves," Addessi said as the couple stood in a long checkout line at Sears. "We got this great five-piece luggage set at JCPenney for $40, and now we're buying this DVD home theater system for $150." This is their first Black Friday shopping spree as a couple. ...more

November 28, 2008