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Newsome Linebacker Commits to Heidelberg

  • May 7, 2013

Noah Schaller, a senior at Newsome High School, has committed to attend Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, and play football in the fall. While at Heidelberg, he plans to study business administration. A 6-0, 220-pound linebacker, Schaller played for coach Kenneth Hiscock at Newsome and was a …

The Art & Heart of Caregiving

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The Art & Heart of Caregiving

FREE Workshop Tuesday, May 14th 6:30pm - 8:00pm Clubhouse at The Bridges Retirement Community 11350 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview, FL "Successful Converations with Loved Ones with Cognitive Loss" "Using Music to Reach those with Memory Loss" "Community Resources" "Laughter Yoga" Please RSVP by …

Social Services

Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions “Cruise For Kids” Motorcycle Run To Be Held May 19th

The Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions is hosting The 9th Annual Credit Union Cruise For Kids Motorcycle Poker Run on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Quaker Steak and Lube motorsports-themed restaurant in Pinellas Park. The Poker Run registration will begin at 10 am at Brandon Harley Davidson with Uncle Mike’s…

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Florida Hospital Tampa is First in the State to Implement EarlySense Proactive Patient Monitoring System

TAMPA, FL (April 29, 2013) - Florida Hospital Tampa is elevating health care in Tampa Bay by adopting EarlySense, a bedside patient monitoring and centralized system. The EarlySense system offers medical professionals the ability to identify early warning signs of patient safety risk and a decline …

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Students Awarded Degrees from Flagler College

  • May 6, 2013

The following students were awarded bachelor's degrees from Flagler College in St. Augustine: Amber Foster of Brandon graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. Domonique Mendez of Valrico graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. Chelsea Nutting of Lithia graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor …

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Randall Student Named YEA! Award Winner

  • May 6, 2013

Randall Middle School student Zachary Foyt was among six students honored by the Hillsborough County Commission as YEA! Award winners. Each year, the county's Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards honors three middle and three high school students in Hillsborough County who have displayed …

Awareness

Achievement Learning Center Expands

  • May 5, 2013

Achievement Learning Center, previously located on Bloomingdale Avenue, has moved to a new facility at 3626 Erindale Dr. in Bloomingdale East. The new center features more classroom space. Tutoring is offered in the afternoon, early evening and on Saturdays. For information, call 813-310-5292 or …

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Students Initiated into National Honor Society

  • May 5, 2013

The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Jennifer Worth of Valrico initiated at Auburn University Christopher Eggert of Brandon initiated at University…

Graduation

Alec Stovern Graduates from Basic Training

  • May 5, 2013

Air Force Airman Alec T. Stovern graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare…

Death Notices

Longtime Riverview Resident Mourned

  • May 5, 2013

Longtime Riverview resident Hazel Fayrene Barnes, 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Friday April 26. She was born at home in Gravel Hill, Ark., July 15, 1924, and came to the Tampa Bay area with the love of her life, career Air Force Master Sgt. James Joseph, who passed away in…

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