Today is Tuesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2011. HEADLINES Patch is Polling Local Republicans Arson Arrests Made Police Searching for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run TIDBITS The Urban Land Use Advisory Panel released its final recommendations during a presentation Friday at the Tampa Convention Center. About 200 people heard the presentation. Do you have a large truck with a lined bed that can be cleaned out with a water hose? The Seminole Heights Community Gardens would like to talk to you! The club needs horse manure picked up from a local stable to be transported to the garden for fertilizer…

Today is Monday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2011.   HEADLINES From TBO.com: Clerk Left Bulletproof Door Open Before Fatal Shooting From the St. Petersburg Times: House Catches Fire in Hampton Terrace   TIDBITS It's time that your voice was heard! If you've got opinions, advice on your favorite hobby or just want to share funny stories about your life and family here in Central Tampa, you should be blogging on Patch!   EVENTS Do you know of an event we missed or are you hosting one? Post it on our calendar! See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa …

Today is Friday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2011. HEADLINES Victim in Convenience Store Shooting Dies Reward Offered for Leads on Shooting TPD Investigates Burglaries    TIDBITS It's Homecoming Night at Hillsborough High School. The Terrier's football team will take on Sickles High at 7:30 p.m.   EVENTS 4 p.m. Homecoming Tours & Dinner for Alumni at Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Ave. See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. Oktoberfest Tampa 2011 kicks off at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa.   Hillsborough…

Today is Thursday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2011. HEADLINES Last Night's Shooting Victim is an Old Seminole Heights Resident Multiple Burglaries Under Investigation Clerk Shot at Convenience Store   TIDBITS Have you got your tickets yet for the 2nd Annual Taste of the Heights? The event will be Oct. 23 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets will be limited to only 400 guests and are available online for $20. Tickets are selling fast and are expected to sell out prior to event. So, get yours at taste-of-the-heights.com. Organizers are also seeking additional volunteers to help make the event …

  Today is Wednesday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2011. HEADLINES Kevin Beckner to Host Juvenile Arrest Avoidance Program Meetings Multiple Burglaries Reported   TIDBITS Have you started following Seminole Heights Patch on Facebook or Twitter? Join the conversation with your neighbors!   EVENTS 6:30 p.m. Seminole Heights Running Club at The Independent, 5020 N. Florida Ave. See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 8:30 a.m. Human Rights Board, 102 E. 7th Ave. 9 a.m. Barrio Latino Commission's Design Review Committee, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.   …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2011. HEADLINES 'Playin' in the Park' Entices Families Large Study Recommends Mammograms Beginning at Age 40 Meet the Owner: Blue Sea Seafood Market & Restaurant TIDBITS Today is National Coming Out Day. It got its beginnings on Oct. 11, 1987 when half a million people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The greater LGBT community encourages you to be proud of who you are and to support equality for everyone.   EVENTS 4:30 p.m. Meet a Representative from the Florida Virtual School at Seminole Heights Branch Library, …

Today is Columbus Day, Oct. 10, the 283rd day of 2011. HEADLINES Police: Argument Leads to Shooting Volunteer Opportunity: The Hillsborough Education Foundation TIDBITS The Urban Land Institute will conduct an Advisory Services Panel this week to assist the city in developing a master plan for the city's urban core. Interested residents can attend tonight's reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place in downtown Tampa.   EVENTS 1 p.m. Restorative Yoga for Cancer Patients at St. Joseph's Hospital, 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr…

Today is Monday, Oct. 3, the 255th day of 2011. HEADLINES Volunteer Opportunity: Best Buddies Microgroove Bringing Record Shopping Back to Tampa TIDBITS The Platt Street Bridge in downtown Tampa closes today for 105 days for a complete rehabilitation of the bridge.   EVENTS 11 a.m. Yoga for Babies and Toddlers at the North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 N. Boulevard. Is there a local event we missed or are you hosting one? Why not put it on our calendar? See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 6 p.m. Architectural Review Commission, 315 E. Kennedy …

Today is Thursday, Sept. 29, the 251st day of 2011. HEADLINES Benefit Held for The Centre Viewfinder: A Charming Corner by the River Player of the Week: Jeremiah Green TIDBITS It's National Coffee Day! Java lovers can enjoy a free cup of coffee at Tampa locations for McDonald's, 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme.   EVENTS Is there a local event we missed or are you hosting one? Why not put it on our calendar? See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate National Coffee Day with a free small coffee from McDonalds on the 400 block of …

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 28, the 250th day of 2011. HEADLINES Multiple Auto Burglaries Reported Staged Accidents, Illegal Prescriptions Targeted by County TIDBITS Set your DVRs! Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" will air an episode featuring Seminole Height's famous Taco Bus tonight at 9 p.m.   EVENTS 6 p.m. "What Are We Going To Do About All These Cats?" Community Meeting at 4607 N. Armenia Ave. 6:45 p.m. Seminole Heights Running Club at The Independent, 5020 N. Florida Ave. See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 12 p.m. Public Art Committee, …

Today is Monday, Sept. 26, the 258th day of 2011. HEADLINES Father and Son Arrested in Violent Car Jacking Tampa Catholic Football Tops Bloomingdale High Scare Up Some Fun at Lowry Park Zoo Art on 19th Showcases Local Artists TIDBITS The Hillsborough County Fire Marshal's Office has published a bunch of great tips for residents on installing and using smoke alarms.   EVENTS 6:30 p.m. Master Gardener Series: The Frugal Gardener at the Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave. See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 2 p.m. East Tampa …

Today is Thursday, Sept. 22, the 264th day of 2011. HEADLINES Board Games, Bubbly and Brew Lets Grownups Be Kids Tony and Lauren Dungy Visit Oak Grove Elementary La Dolce Vino Entices the Senses Sunday Pet Adoptions Come to Hillsborough County Animal Services TIDBITS All eastbound lanes of Hillsborough Avenue are closed between 39th and 40th streets to allow City of Tampa Water Department crews to confirm the location and make repairs to a water line break in this area. Traffic is being detoured to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Drivers should seek alternate routes.   EVENTS 11 a.m. …

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the 263rd day of 2011. HEADLINES School Spotlight: Seminole Heights Charter High School Reward Increased in Unsolved Tampa Homicide Adorable Adoptable: Nike, Your New Awesome Pal TIDBITS The City of Tampa Wastewater Department will be smoke testing underground systems today in areas south of Powhattan Avenue, north of Indiana Avenue, east of the Hillsborough River, and west of Interstate 275.   EVENTS 5 p.m. Drawing Portraits with Graphite Pencils at the Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library in Sulphur Springs, 8412 N. 13th St. 6:45 p.m. Seminole Heights…

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 20, the 262nd day of 2011. HEADLINES Meet the Owner: Tempus Projects Detectives Searching for Three Robbery Suspects   TIDBITS Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6 Countywide, will host his third of four quarterly neighborhood meetings tonight at 6 p.m. at the Lee Davis Service Center, 3402 N. 22nd St. Today is $5 Admission Day at the Glazer Children's Museum in honor of its first birthday on Sept. 25.   EVENTS 3:30 p.m. Wii Rock at the Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave. 7 p.m. Southeast Seminole Heights Civic Association …

Today is Monday, Sept. 20, the  261st day of 2011. HEADLINES Viewfinder: Seminole Heights 100th Birthday Party Middleton High Visited by CEO of Take Stock in Children TIDBITS Today is the deadline to nominate your favorite urban gardener for a Harvest Award with the Hillsborough County Fair. On Tuesday, Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6 Countywide, will host his third of four quarterly neighborhood meetings. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Lee Davis Service Center, 3402 N. 22nd St.   EVENTS 6:30 p.m. TEDx Tampa Bay Community Night at the Ybor Bunker, 1907 N…

Today is Friday, Sept. 16, the 258th day of 2011. HEADLINES Player of the Week: Jordan Rich-Rogers 5 Things You Can Do with Your Kids This Weekend Food Truck Rally is Coming TIDBITS The City of Tampa Wastewater Department will be smoke testing underground systems today in areas south of Idlewild Avenue, north of Hillsborough Avenue, east of Macdill Avenue, and west of Rome Avenue. Don't forget whose birthday it is on Saturday! Seminole Heights turns 100 years old and you're invited to the party! Enjoy free cake, music and games for the kids. Tasty food from local restaurants will also be for …

Today is Thursday, Sept. 15, the 257th day of 2011. HEADLINES Multiple Auto, Home Burglaries Reported Volunteers Renovate Home for Teacher Magnet School is Full of Bright Ideas Help Build a Playground in V.M. Ybor   TIDBITS The City of Tampa Wastewater Department will be smoke testing underground systems today in areas south of Kirby Street, north of Hillsborough Avenue, east of Ola Avenue, and west of Interstate 275. Need a flu shot? An open clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 20) at Publix. 6001 N. Nebraska Ave. The cost is $30, according to store manager Chuck …

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 14, the 256th day of 2011. HEADLINES Adorable Adoptable: Meet Mia, the Magic Cat Redrawing School District Boundaries Under Review TIDBITS The City of Tampa Wastewater Department will be smoke testing underground systems today in areas south of Hollywood Street, north of Hillsborough Avenue, east of Interstate 275 and west of 22nd Avenue.   EVENTS 6:45 p.m. Seminole Heights Running Club at The Independent, 5020 N. Florida Ave. See Patch's Events Calendar for the rest of today's happenings. MEETINGS City of Tampa 9 a.m. Ybor City Development Corporation, 2015 E. 7th …

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 13, the 255th day of 2011. HEADLINES Meet the Owner: Living Harmony Healing Center First Responders Honor 9/11 TIDBITS Want a sneak preview of what our NEW Seminole Heights Branch Library will look like? Come to the general meeting of the Friends of the Seminole Heights Library at 6 p.m. tonight at the library. The architects will preview plans and answer questions. Mayor Bob Buckhorn has appointed Anthony Kasper as the new Wastewater Department Director. Kasper has been with the City of Tampa since 2004 and is currently serving as the acting director.   EVENTS If you…

Today is Monday, Sept. 12, the 254th day of 2011. HEADLINES Happy 100th Birthday Seminole Heights! Viewfinder: Southeast Seminole Heights Porch Party TIDBITS Want to see photos from Hillsborough County’s 9/11 rememberence ceremony? Check out the county’s Facebook page. The 42nd annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is accepting applications today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from artists to exhibit at the festival, which returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on March 3 and 4, 2012. Cash prizes totaling $74,500 are available. For members of the Lowry Park Zoo, the Florida Aquarium, …