Day of Discovery at aquarium

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

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:56pm

Tampa, Florida -- The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) USF, is hosting a Day of Discovery event.

This event is an opportunity for those families with sensory disabilities like Autism, to experience the Aquarium in a way that is just for them between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 9:30 a.m on Saturday, May 3.

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Hillsborough County seeks public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan

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

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:30am

Hillsborough County seeks public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan

Hillsborough County, Florida -- After three months of public input and five months of planning workshops, research and retreats, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has created their draft Strategic Plan for the County.

Residents are encouraged to review the draft Strategic Plan and give their comments on the Plan through the Strategic Plan blog, via email or phone by May 14. The County Commission will take their final vote on the Plan at their regular Board meeting on May 15.

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JFK's 1963 visit to Tampa revisited

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 9:24am

TAMPA, Florida (AP) - A writer is gathering memorabilia, photos and firsthand accounts of President Kennedy's Nov. 18, 1963 trip to Tampa for a documentary, book and museum exhibit.

The Tampa Tribune reports that Lynn Marvin Dingfelder is doing the project to honor Kennedy and his visit to the area - not about his assassination in Dallas, four days after the Tampa visit.

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Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

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Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 8:19am

Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

The Tampa Yankees and The Container Store will team up in the fight against Breast Cancer as they host "Pink Out Night" on Saturday, May 4th, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Gates open at 5:00pm, and the Tampa Yankees will take on the Clearwater Threshers at 6:00pm. There will be pre-game activities for all fans and a post game fireworks show sponsored by Bright House Networks.

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Hillsborough County Libraries celebrating National Pet Week

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:25am

Hillsborough County Libraries celebrating National Pet Week

Hillsborough County, Florida-- National Pet Week at the libraries this week. Several branches have festivities planned.

They sent over all of the details in the release below:

In celebration of National Pet Week, also known as Be Kind To Animals Week, May 5 - 12, Hillsborough County Animal Services is partnering with Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for an adult lecture series called Save A Life - Foster A Shelter Pet.

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EXTRA: 5 things to lower your cable bill

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:03am

St. Petersburg, FL -- If you have cable then you know it can be expensive. But experts say there are 5 things you can go to get a better rate and save money.

First, do some research, shop around and play the competition card.

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Lightning helmet auction raises over $14K for Boston victims

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:31pm

Tampa, Florida -- Thanks to the community's generosity, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced it's auction of autographed, game-worn helmets featuring "Boston Strong" stickers raised nearly $15,000 for One Fund Boston.

The helmets were worn by players during their April 25 game at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

The team said the once-in-a-lifetime auction items raised $14,515 with Lightning forward Steven Stamkos' helmet raising more than $5,000 alone.

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