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Harney Boat Ramp to close temporarily during Regatta Season

Harney Boat Ramp to close temporarily during Regatta Season

Tampa, Florida-- Attention boaters in Hillsborough County! If you usually use the Harney Boat Ramp off U.S. 301, you may have to find a temporary alternative on select dates through April.

The county announced this week that the ramp, located at 7115 N. U.S. Highway 301, will be closed during several upcoming regattas.

The dates to keep in mind are as follows:

Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Florida State Parks announces new, free mobile app

Florida-- Trees, lakes, trails, wildlife- they're all things that come to mind when thinking about Florida's parks. Techonology, smartphones and applications, howeverm are probably the last things to come to mind- until now!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Park Services department has announced the launch of their new, free mobile application, which will serve as an interactive guide for users on the go at any of Florida's 171 parks, trails and historic sites. 

Hillsborough libraries throwing free February events

Hillsborough libraries throwing free February events

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative invites you to join them for interesting, entertaining and informative programs for you and your family this February. They'll feature their usual free programs, and a few with a "Black History Month" twist!

For a comprehensive look at all of the programs planned for the month, visit hcplc.org, select a library location, and view that lib­­­rary’s calendar of events.

Public meeting on future of South Brandon Fire Station

Public meeting on future of South Brandon Fire Station

Hillsborough County, FL-- County holding a meeting on site for replacement of South Brandon Fire Station #7. Here's the release:

Public Meeting To Be Held On South Brandon Fire Station #7 Relocation

Hillsborough County is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed new site for the replacement of the existing South Brandon Fire Station #7, currently located at 122 W. Bloomingdale Avenue.

Job search support Town 'N Country Library

Job search support Town 'N Country Library

Town 'n Country, Florida -- Adults can get help in searching for jobs as well as enhancing networking skills at the Town 'n Country Library on Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Help will be given on developing your resume and writing a cover letter.

Participants can take part in mock, practice interviews and receive feedback.

Town 'n Country Library is located at 7606 Paula Drive.

Learn to access free eBooks

Learn to access free eBooks

Carrollwood, Florida -- Adults and teens are invited to an eBooks for Kindle and Kindle Apps class at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library on Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to check out and download free library eBooks to read on the Kindle or any device using the free Kindle app and Overdrive.

You can also discover how to use library eBooks with an Amazon.com accounty.

Limited seating is available and registration in person is required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program.

For more information call 813-273-3652.

Canoe rentals available Hillsborough parks

Canoe rentals available Hillsborough parks

Carrollwood, Florida - Residents in Hillsborough County may not know that canoe rentals are available in many county parks. 

Four-hour rentals are offered at $25. Park entry fees will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler's check payments are accepted at this time.

Alderman's Ford Regional Park, 9625 Canoe Launch Loop in Lithia, is the seventh Hillsborough County Park to offer canoe and kayak rentals.