For the first time since 1975, Patsy Brooks is no longer on the staff at the Florida Strawberry Festival. ...more

June 14, 2008

PLANT CITY The Florida Strawberry Festival board has decided against replacing recently retired General Manager Patsy Brooks – at least for now. ...more

June 13, 2008

PLANT CITY Patsy Brooks, the longtime general manager of the Florida Strawberry Festival, retired Monday. ...more

June 6, 2008

PLANT CITY Patsy Brooks, the longtime general manager of the Florida Strawberry Festival, retired Monday. Brooks' festival career began 33 years ago as a secretary - one of only two full-time employees at the time. Two years later, she was promoted to assistant manager, a job she held for 18 years. She occupied the top slot for the past 13 years. ...more

June 6, 2008

Dogs drooling in anticipation of the county's first park built with them in mind will have to wait until summer after all. ...more

May 22, 2008

Still on track for summer opening, officials say. ...more

May 21, 2008

Still on track for summer opening, officials say. ...more

May 20, 2008

Two area schools will open the next school year with new leaders. The Hillsborough County school board appointed principals Tuesday for Pizzo Elementary and Tampa Bay Technical High. ...more

May 10, 2008

About 245 parents, friends and staff raised more than $65,000 for Mitchell Elementary School during its fourth annual fundraiser, "Jeans & Gems," on April 25. ...more

May 7, 2008

NORTH TAMPA - Two area schools will open the next school year with new leaders. The school board appointed new principals Tuesday, May 6, for Pizzo Elementary and Tampa Bay Technical High. ...more

May 6, 2008