Knocking Raccoon, Mysterious Death, Nazi Art

Toy grenade creates stir, lunar eclipse, Super Boat National Championship and other stories from Florida Patch.

5 Advantages Of Hiring Temporary Employees

The Rise Of The Temporary Employee

Florida Winefest & Auction reveals signature art by Brendan Coudal

Florida Winefest & Auction recently revealed the signature piece of art to represent and celebrate its lineup of 2015-16 events.

Christaldi to chair 2015 Lions Eye Institute Eye Ball Gala

Ronald Christaldi, partner at Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLP, will chair the Eye Ball Gala benefiting the Lions Eye Institute Foundation.

2 Shark Attacks, Political Punches, 60 Jobs

91-year-old charged in attempted murder, convicted sex offender jailed again, new barbecue joint and other stories from Florida Patch.

4-Step Guide For Working With Temporary Employees

How To Stay On The Right Side Of The Law With Your Temporary Staff

Heroin at Daycare, 10 Manatees, Gator Traps Kids

Homeless piano man, restaurant inspections, puppy thrown in trash and other stories from Florida Patch.

Public Transportation in the Bay Area why is it such a political mess?

The backdoor dealing spans the spectrum of Hillsborough and Tampa governments.

Disney Ban, Armed Power Ranger, 3,700 Blades: Weird Florida

Dennis the Menace statue recovered, heroin at daycare, unsafe sex and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pumpkin Patch for Pets

Buy a pumpkin to help support the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Oct 10-31 at 3607 N. Armenia Ave.

Tuxes & Tails, Moulin Rouge

A black-tie gala to raise funds for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Safe Sex, Fatal Plane Crash, Serial Burglar Busted

Weekend events, better weather on the way, video shows car stolen in the blink of an eye and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tin Drum Asiacafe Launches National Franchise Expansion

Atlanta-Based Concept Offers Entrepreneurs Opportunity to Join Growing Fast Casual Asian Segment

Tampa Bay Cultural Diversity on Display at USF Festival

More than 11,000 refugees have come to the Tampa Bay area in the past five years.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Completes Launch of New Consumer Website

ColdwellBankerHomes.com Combines 17 Regional Websites

Immigration Attorney Edgardo Martinez Discusses Temporary Protected Status Extension for Haiti

Edgardo Martinez is urging current TPS Haiti beneficiaries seeking to extend their TPS to re-register during a compulsory 60-day period.

3,700 Blades, Bus Crashes Into Lake, Teacher Pay

43 arrests for one man, NBA championship trophy, Scream-A-Geddon and other stories from Florida Patch.

Woman's Screams Led Deputies to Attacker

Her live-in boyfriend now faces false imprisonment charges.

Jackie Botet Named Branch Manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's North Tampa Office

Jackie Botet will lead more than 60 independent sales associates

Yellow Strawberry cut-a-thon event assists Oak Park School

Yellow Strawberry, a boutique salon in Sarasota and Manatee counties, hosted its 2nd annual cut-a-thon event to benefit Oak Park School.

Gator Traps Kids, Chicken Burgers, Scream Acres

Piano man plays for 49ers, Lightning Launch Weekend, a grisly discovery and other stories from Florida Patch.

Winn-Dixie and Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone partner on fresh, seasonal meals

The "Cooking with Curtis for under $10" program is designed to help people eat well for less.

Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County awarded Displaced Homemakers Grant

The Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County was recently awarded a grant to assist women over 35 with employability skills and training.

Neal Signature Homes breaks ground on new model in Lakewood Ranch

Neal Signature Homes, a semi-custom, luxury homebuilder, broke ground on a new model, the Montecito, in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch.

'Bandits' Busted, Puppy Rescued, Rubio Picks On FSU

Manatee herd, restaurant inspections, Hofbrauhaus opens and other stories from Florida Patch.

Neal Communities hires one and promotes two internally

Neal Communities recently promoted Christopher Clark and Tashara Cronshaw within the company and added Diane Kerper.

Heroin at Daycare, Loaded Gun at School, Cat Rescued

Fixing the Bucs, Free Museum Day, no driver’s license slow-down and other stories from Florida Patch.

Compassionate Estate and Charitable Planning (3 CE Credits)

Join us for a Free Estate and Tax planning seminar to earn your continuing education credits (3 credit hours).

Heroes Save Deputy, Rare Baby Gorilla Dies, 1 Angry Speeder

Support for law enforcement, restaurant inspections, man accused of plotting 9/11 attack and other stories from Florida Patch.

Weird Florida: Giant Snails, Guns and Football, Cobra Earns Fame

Angry speeder, Dennis the Menace, Kris Kringle arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dennis the Menace, 5 Seconds of Summer, Remembering 9/11

Weekend weather, terrorism charges, high school football and other stories from Florida Patch.

Are Staffing Services an Effective Means of Finding Work?

Finding Work Through Staffing Services

Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School Prospective Student Information Presentation

Join us on Thursday September 17th at 6:00 pm, to hear about the great things happening at BDCHS and what's in our future. See you there!

Sheriff Nabs Suspect, Credit Card Skimmer, Festival of Flight

Baby gorilla dies, king cobra earns Instagram fame, blood shortage and other stories from Florida Patch.

O Negative Blood Urgently Needed in Tampa Bay Area

The region’s main blood supplier reports that levels are extremely low.

Changing Your View of Job Hoppers & The Unemployed

Job Hoppers and the Unemployed — Myth Busting

Designing Daughters of Sarasota launches fall 2015 grant process

Designing Daughters of Sarasota recently launched its fall 2015 grants process to benefit local nonprofits.

J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. wraps up improvements to George Mullen Activity Center

J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. is wrapping up site improvements at George Mullen Activity Center for the City of North Port.

Speakers linked the environment and business at Meet the Minds luncheon

Lunch hosted by The Science and Environment Council and The Argus Foundation linked the importance of the environment and the local economy.

'Kris Kringle' Arrested, Boot Drive, Pope Francis

St. Pete police mourn one of their own, guns at a football game, several Bay area eateries shut down and other stories from Florida Patch.