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Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 2:14pm

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month for the rest of the year.

According to the commissioner, the office hours will take place in various spots around the county to give residents a chance to meet with him one-on-one and share ideas and/or voice concerns without having to travel to County Center in downtown Tampa.

No appointment is necessary and residents are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Janis Ian concert sold out

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 5:26pm

Carrollwood, Florida - Three-time GRAMMY Award Winner, Janis Ian will perform to a sold out audience at the Carrollwood Cultural Center on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm. T

The singer/songwriter, best known for Society's Child and At Seventeen, won a GRAMMY earlier this year in the category of Best Spoken Word Album for her autobiography, Society's Child.

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Tampa fashion icon back in the city for book signing

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 3:48pm

Tampa fashion icon back in the city for book signing

Tampa, Florida-- They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that was clearly the case for Diane Gilman. Gilman is the creator of DG2 Jeans for baby boomer women. Her design started a trend, and now, ten years later, she has sold millions of jeans.

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Feeding the Bay: Local businesses helping to restock food pantries

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 10:00am

Feeding the Bay: Local businesses helping to restock food pantries

Tampa, Florida-- Advanced Auto Parts,

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Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

Submitted by Leslie Farrell, Community Blogger

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 10:13am

Straz Center featured in “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” movie

If you missed the sold out ballet gala, “Ballet’s Greatest Hits!”, held at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in January, you can catch it on film!

“Ballet’s Greatest Hits!” has been made into a movie that is playing around the country. It will hit the screen on March 31 at 2 p.m. and April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Carmike Royal Palm 20 at 5125 26th St East Bradenton, 34203.

Gabrielle and Hannah Beach with NGB Artistic Director Peter Stark

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Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 10:57am

Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Tampa, FL-- In honor of "Kick Butts Day", the Campaign for Tobacco-Free kids national day of activism, the Florida Department of Health has highlighted Hillsborough County students' efforts to take a stand against flavored tobacco.

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The hunt is on for Tampa's Top Chef

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 9:22am

Tampa, Florida-- Mark you calenders! Monday, March 25, 2013, Champions for Children's 4th Annual Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay event will be held at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa.

This event gives chefs complete freedom to create a dining experience like no other, and encourages them to channel their inner creativity to design everything from menu to décor.

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