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Harlem Globetrotter to teach "ABCs of Bullying Prevention"

Harlem Globetrotter to teach "ABCs of Bullying Prevention"

Tampa, FL-- Tomorrow, Hammer Harrison of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters will speak to students around the Bay area about the team’s “ABCs of Bullying Prevention” program.

Harrison will head to the Villa Madonna School, Pizzo Elementary and Citrus Park Elementary to continue the efforts of reducing bullying and violence among youth in our schools and communities.

Nominations open: 2013 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame

Nominations open: 2013 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame

Tampa, FL-- Know of a Hillsborough Country woman worthy of being inducted into a Hall of Fame? Well now is your chance to submit your nomination.

The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women will select up to three outstanding women to induct into the 2013 Class of the Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame, and they are accepting nominations now through November 16.

Wells Fargo to host free Home Preservation workshop

Wells Fargo to host free Home Preservation workshop

Tampa, FL-- Many homeowners are struggling to make their mortgage payments nowadays, and others are even facing foreclosure. Wells Fargo wants to assist Tampa area Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers facing financial hardships at their upcoming Home Preservation Workshop.

It's scheduled to take place this Thursday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center, West Hall, located at 333 South Franklin Street in Tampa.

 

Esurance to host Career Fair events in the Bay Area

Esurance to host Career Fair events in the Bay Area

Tampa, FL--  Esurance, an online car insurance company owned by Allstate, plans to rapidly expand their presence in the Tampa Bay area. In order to do so, they intend to double the size of their current Tampa office by hiring tons of new people!

As of now, Esurance representatives say they have 20 current sales openings to fill. They will host three career fair events in various Tampa Bay locations for those interested in the positions.

The events are scheduled as follows:

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Tampa area leads state in job creation

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Tampa area leads state in job creation

Clearwater, FL- WorkNet Pinellas and the Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance have made giant strides for employment in the greater Tampa Bay area over the past couple of months. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the two companies combined placed 6,135 individuals into employment in the month of August, and 10,560 in the month of September-- adding up to a total of 16,695 people jobs for people in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Health advisory issued for 2 Tampa beaches

Health advisory issued for 2 Tampa beaches

Hillsborough County, FL--  A Health Advisory has been issued for the following beaches based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the EPA:

  • Ben T. Davis Beach
  • Cypress Point Beach

This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public.

Samples taken Monday were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. 

The beach will be re-sampled, October 8, and if re-sampling indicates that the water is within the satisfactory range, the advisory will be lifted

Low cost classes for kids & adults in Hillsborough

Low cost classes for kids & adults in Hillsborough

Hillsborough County, Florida - Hillsborough County's Parks, Recreation and Conservation offers Cheerleading, Dance, Self Defense and many other classes at various neighborhood parks.

Classes are offered in partnership with private instructors from all around Hillsborough County. The cost of the classes varies from $0-$10, pay-as-you-go.

Classes will be held at any of the following locations: