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Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 2:14pm

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month for the rest of the year.

According to the commissioner, the office hours will take place in various spots around the county to give residents a chance to meet with him one-on-one and share ideas and/or voice concerns without having to travel to County Center in downtown Tampa.

No appointment is necessary and residents are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 11:55am

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24.

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas.

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

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Social event: South Shore Young Professionals Association

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 7:30pm

Social event: South Shore Young Professionals Association

Riverview, Florida -- If you're between the ages of 18 years and 43 years of age, the South Shore Young Professionals Association (SSYPA) invites you to join members and guests to a special evening social event on Tuesday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m.

The event is being held at the Green Iguana at 6264 Winthrop Town Center in Riverview There's no charge to SSYPA Members and first time guests and returning guests must pay $5.

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Immaculate Janitorial Service 10-year ribbon cutting

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 6:02pm

Immaculate Janitorial Service 10-year ribbon cutting

Riverview, Florida - Immaculate Janitorial Service celebrated 10 years in business at a special ribbon cutting event Wednesday afternoon.

The company, which offers carpet and upholstery work, residential cleaning, apartment move in and move out, tile and grout work, handyman services and pressure washing, was honored at the clubhouse at The Preserve at Alafia.

Congrats on 10 years of cleaning services to Immaculate Janitorial Service!

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Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 10:44am

Tampa, Florida-- The numbers are in, and they are up! More homes were sold last month in the Tampa Bay area than in in the past seven years combined.

According to MLS figures, 3,100 homes were sold in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties last month, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales prices also increased, up 22 percent over the same time period.

The average home in the Tampa Bay area sold for $150,000.

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Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 7:28am

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Tampa, Florida-- Members of the Working Women of Tampa Bay and NuBarter Tampa are teaming up to host a hootenanny that promises good ol' country-style fun, and benefits for businesses too!

The event is set for Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Winthrop barn Theatre in Riverview.

Organizers say to throw on some cowboy boots and get ready for a night filled with entertainment, dancing and networking with various vendors. Food and drinks will be available too!

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Select Hillsborough libraries to get facelifts

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 4:17pm

Hillsborough County, Florida - Hillsborough County government is renovating and expanding six public libraries in 2013, building the power of knowledge one brick at a time! Here is a summary of the projects, with links to the County's Web page about each project, and a link to each library's Web page.

New Construction:

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