South Tampa Park & Playground Ribbon Cutting
"Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground
Robert L.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:11 am
Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground
The City of Tampa is cutting the ribbon today on a beautiful, new South Tampa park and playground.The space, formally South Dundee Park, but called Butterfly Glade Park by the neighbors, covers about half an acre. It includes multiple play structures: a pendulum swing, a climbing net, a balance log, and balance posts."We built a brand new park from nothing," Mayor Jane Castor said. "And it was a great collaboration between Parks & Recreation, the Green Team, Mobility, the Sunset Park Area Homeowners Association, and a devoted father, Christian Brown."Parks & Recreation has spent nearly $700,000 here. Brown donated $200,000 to this project, which includes a butterfly garden and artwork by his daughter, Brooke, who passed away at age 18 in 2017.Brooke, who attended Plant High School and is pictured below, aspired to be a nurse. She enjoyed working out, outdoor music festivals, and creating art. She illustrated a children's book titled "Apes, Bears, Cats.""We want to thank Hillsborough County, for giving approval to our Mobility Department to handle the safety work on West Shore Boulevard, which is a County road," Parks & Recreation Director Ted Fowler said. "And Parks & Recreation staffers and the Green Team did much of the planting, preparation, and ecosystem improvements themselves, to save time and money."The new park is located at 2703 S Westshore Boulevard.
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HCC to Host 9/11 Remembrance Events on Friday
"September 5, 2023
Hillsborough Community College (HCC) will host a series of events on Friday, September 8, 2023, to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The events are designed to provide opportunities for reflection, remembrance, and service.
Brandon Campus
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Location: Flag Pole
Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held at the flagpole. The ceremony will include a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks from HCC leadership.
Dale Mabry Campus
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Student Services Auditorium, DALE 114
Description: There will be a showing of "No Day Shall Erase You." The film is a student-led documentary which shares the personal reflections of those in the Tampa Bay Community on the 9/11 attacks and how the tragedy impacted their lives.
South Shore Campus
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: SSC Lobby
Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held in the lobby. The ceremony will include a moment of silence and remarks from HCC leadership.
Ybor City Campus
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Building, YBOR 109
Description: There will be a showing of "No Day Shall Erase You." The film is a student-led documentary which shares the personal reflections of those in the Tampa Bay Community on the 9/11 attacks and how the tragedy impacted their lives.
The events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the HCC Public Relations Office at 813.253.7072."
Tampa Bay Working Women Networking Social in Apollo Beach
"WW Tampa Bay September Networking Social
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Salty Joe's Apollo Beach
Join us for an evening of networking with Working Women of Tampa Bay. Connect with other professional women in a relaxed atmosphere."
Union Three Announces Six-Week Wheel Throwing Class Sessions
"Six-Week Sessions
Independent Wheel Throwing: Tuesdays, June 4 - July 9, 6-9pm
Beginner Wheel Throwing: Wednesdays, June 5 - July 10, 6-9pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Thursdays, June 6 - July 11, 6-9pm"
