Events FREE YOGA CLASSES: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will offer free yoga classes until Christmas on Mondays from 7 to 8:15 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. and 7 to 8:15 p.m. Call (813) 254-6777 or go to www.yogalotus ...more

December 6, 2008

When postal carriers make their rounds Saturday, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 5, 2008

When postal carriers make their rounds Dec. 6, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 3, 2008

The holidays are the traditional time of giving to charities for most families. Unfortunately, with layoffs, price increases and ever tightening wallets, many of those who once gave now find themselves in need of some assistance. From local toy drives to food banks and beyond, the message has been sent and it's clear - the need this year is greater than it's been in an extremely long time. ...more

December 3, 2008

Not every military veteran, not even those who polish up their medals and shrug into old uniform jackets at the ceremonial bidding of the calendar, long for a return to the rigid provisions of their enlisted - or conscripted - service. ...more

November 30, 2008

The term "toy drive" will take on whole new meaning Nov. 28, when NASCAR driver and Zephyrhills native David Reutimann hosts an annual charity event that this year will benefit Toys for Tots of Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills. ...more

November 27, 2008

City Councilman Manny Funes' first order of business: giving away money. ...more

November 26, 2008

Pasco County government offices, courts, community centers and libraries will be closed Tuesday for Veterans Day. ...more

November 8, 2008

Tuesday's city council special election was the last item on a two-page ballot, and 20 percent of city voters left it blank. The race saw minimal campaigning and no buzz. ...more

November 8, 2008

After years of accumulating money for downtown redevelopment, Dade City city commissioners expect to vote this month on whether to spend some of those funds to install decorative streetlights downtown. ...more

November 6, 2008