School for Limitless Learning Shares Top Holiday Sensory Gift Ideas

Easterseals Also Invites the Community to Celebrate the Season at the School's Official Ribbon-Cutting Event on December 9

New Private School for Neurodiverse Learners Opens in Valrico

Easterseals School for Limitless Learning Welcomes First Class of Students to Its Lower Elementary School (K-2nd Grade)

Easterseals School for Limitless Learning Invites You to Open House

Explore New Campus and Early Learning Options at the Easterseals School for Limitless Learning's Open House Event on August 28

Brandon Girl Scout Received Coveted Gold Award

Laila is preparing for disaster one pet at a time.

Give A Hoot For Girl Scout Troop 3518

Troop 3518 built and donated nine screech owl boxes to Raptor Center of Tampa Bay.

Girl Scouts Complete Bat Box Hotel For Lyna Berry Farms

It's appropriate that the troop completed the project in October, National Bat Awareness Month.

Libraries Distribute Laptops, Data Plans In Wimauma, Town 'N' Country

Hillsborough County Libraries are making it easier for families with limited or no internet access to get online at home.

Summer Library Challenge To Give ZooTampa Tickets To Winners

Kids, teens and adults will have a chance to win tech prizes by participating in Hillsborough libraries' reading challenge.

Holiday Virtual Events At Hillsborough County Public Libraries

Here's a list of online library events scheduled in December for kids, teens, adults and families.

Riverview's Fall Reading Challenge Offers Brain Benefits, Prizes

"Fall Reading Challenge" has kicked off at the Riverview Library, and participants can win prizes and gain a lot of knowledge.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Learning Experience Opens New Academy In Riverview

The Learning Experience announced the opening of its newest center at 10709 Crest Side Blvd. in Riverview.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Five ways to prevent abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome

Learn and share these tips for safe stress relief when caring for young children

Hillsborough Firefighter Helps Save 4 in Bradenton

He spotted a Saturday morning blaze on his way into work.

Ice Bucket Challenge Has Florida ALS Donations Pouring In

The viral stunt has been paying off for the state’s chapter of the ALS Association.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Be Sure To Read The Latest Blogs On Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch

We love our bloggers at Patch. Check out these blogs.

New St. Stephen Pastor Arrives; Parish Says Goodbye To Father Bill

The Rev. Bob Schneider begins his assignment as pastor at St. Stephen Catholic Church July 1.

Lithia Woman Whose Son Was Killed on 9/11 Attends Unveiling of Memorial

Marge Stajk of Lithia, lost her son, Gregory Stajk, 46, who was with Ladder 13 in Manhattan and died while trying to save people in the North Tower.

Father's Day: Fun Facts

Happy Father's Day to all of our dads out there! Here are some fun Father's Day facts from the U.S. Census Bureau.