Help Carrollwood Cultural Center Regain Its Luster

If you drive by the Carrollwood Cultural Center, you may not notice the overgrown landscaping, heavily peppered with weeds in the front of the main building and in the medians of the parking lot.

Stuart Campaign Chases Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballot mailers

Hairy Doings

Hairy Doings: A Trivia Quiz for your Coif

An Open Letter to the "Elephant and the Donkey" - One Man's Opinion

An election quandary

Fannie Mae and HUD Weigh in on Tampa Area Housing and Economy

Tampa Area Housing Market and Economy as per FNMA and HUD Reports

Unemployment Gobbledygook: One Man's Opinion

A reality check on government figures

What is Radon?

What is Radon and why do I need to inspect for it? Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell or taste, but it may be a problem in your home.

Do You Have ‘Vacation Hair?’

Darren Pena chimes in with tips on how to avoid the dreaded scourge of "Vacation Hair."

Don’t Miss Out. The August 14 Vote Isn’t Just a Primary!

The coming election will be an important one for Carrollwood and North Tampa residents. This is the first time in nearly 10 years that we will have a choice for our representative for School Board.

Florida Firework Displays May Lead to Personal Injury Lawsuits

Take safety measures this holiday season and be mindful of your surroundings. If you have been injured due to a recent firework accident, please contact a Tampa personal injury attorney today.

A 4th of July Report Card - One Man's Opinion

A 4th of July report card

Relocating a Photography Studio?

Newsome's Studio of Photography relocates to Main Street Plaza.

Are You Being Harassed by Debt Collectors?

Unfair debt collectors

Wedding Do's and Don’ts

As the wedding season is in full swing, Darren offers some tips for brides on hairstyles that won't make them blush when they look at their wedding photos 20 years from now.

10 Home Safety Tips from Prime Protection

Each week Prime Protection will bring you 10 home safety tips on our blog to ensure your home is protected.

Summer Safety Tips from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

School's out and summer is here! The sheriff's office offers a few helpful tips for having a safe and secure summer.

Cold Ain't Cool!

Being cold ain't cool!

Recent Crime Stories in Tampa Bay

Here are some Tampa Bay crime-related stories that Prime Protection has identified to be useful. Prime Protection is your source for crime information and home security protection.

Treasure Those Printed Images

What is your family photographer delivering as a finished product - prints or CDs? Who loses when CD media becomes obsolete?

Continuing Tips for Baby/Toddler and Pet Safety

Take a look at a few more tips on keeping your baby and toddler safe around your family dog.

Plundering in Paris Florida

It's confusing, but they are the same place.

Do You 'Hunger' For a Braid?

As Hollywood popularizes braids, like the ones worn by Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games and Charlize Theron in Snow White and the Huntsman, it is becoming the hot look for this summer and beyond.

Are You Spike TV or Are You Lifetime For Women?

Do you want to blend into the crowd OR do you want to stand out and catch the attention of prospective clients? I choose standing out!

DUI penalties in Florida

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) has severe consequences which not only affect your immediate lifestyle, but affect you financially as well.

10 Recommended Home Safety Tips from ADT

Here are 10 recommended tips from an ADT Authorized Dealer that Prime Protection recommends to keep your home safe.

Living with Cancer - One Man's Journey

A former cancer survivor shares his feelings about his most recent diagnosis with leukemia

New Home Warranties: A Good Idea?

New homes are perfect, right? You shouldn’t have any problems with your new home for many years, right? Not always.

Time to Solarize Soil to Kill Nematodes

Solarizing the Soil to Kill Nematodes

Self Defense Learn How to protect yourself against gun attacks

This is rare chance to come learn the same techniques taught to Israel Defense Forces and Law Enforcement around the world

Deterring a Burglar: Understanding Home Security

This is a great infographic on how to keep your home safe from burglary.

Hello from Prime Protection!

Prime Protection is a local ADT authorized home security provider. We will be blogging about home safety and how to protect and keep your family safe on Patch :)

7th Annual HCSO Charity Fishing Tournament

The 7th Annual HCSO Charity Fishing Tournament is this Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

Hurricane Season is June 1st to November 30th and the Sheriff’s Office would like to urge everyone to be prepared in the event that a huricane strikes Hillsborough County.

Networking… It's Not All About You

What does networking mean to you? Does it mean that you'll shove your card in as many faces as possible at the next Chamber event?

Yikes! My Hair is Green!

Summertime means pool time, but sometimes that results in some unexpected hair tragedies as the pool chemicals interact with your hair. Here's how to avoid, and remedy, the green hair monster.

All Flour is Not Created Equal

All Flour is not created equal!

Palm Yoga Rocks!

Palm Yoga separates itself from other yoga studios by teaching a proven, program-based curriculum in a way that addresses the individual needs of each student.

Consequences to Your Credit Following a Short Sale

After selling your home in a short sale, many factors must be taken into account to determine your ability to obtain a mortgage.

Are You Struggling to Pay Your Mortgage?

Why hire a lawyer to assist with your loan modification? Struggling homeowners may benefit from hiring a lawyer to try to modify a mortgage or avert foreclosure, and avoiding being caught up in scams.

The FCAT Debacle

Lets inspires our students to be as fully alive in their learning as they are in their play.