1. State of America: Are You Better Off?--Politicians on both sides of the aisle are asking constituents whether they are better off now than they were four years ago. We want to know what the Tampa Bay area thinks.

2. CAIR Advocates, Opponents Rally at Hillsborough County School District--The rally was organized by Hillsborough County conservative groups to protest the school board's policy permitting groups such as CAIR to speak at public schools.

3. Update: Stretcher the Dog Has Been Found--Stretcher's owner had been asking for help locating the dog for about a week on Seminole Heights Patch.

4. The Independant Alters Parking During Family Dollar Construction--The Independent is having to make some adjustments while it's controversial new neighbors settle in.

5. The Right Fit Foundation Announces $5,000 Scholarship for Tampa Area High School Students--Hillsborough and Pasco County college bound students are invited to apply.

6. Smokehouse Grille Finds New Home in Seminole Heights--The latest installment of soul food in the Seminole Heights area is unique in that it could be gone at a moment's notice.

7. Fashion Week of Tampa Bay is Here!--Fashion Week Tampa Bay is an event designed to showcase Tampa's unique style and fashion scene.