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'Last Comic Standing' winner coming to Tampa Improv

Tampa, Floirda -- The only female winner if NBC's Last Comic Standing will appear at the Tampa Improv this weekend.

Iliza Shlesinger, who is also the youngest winner of the show, is scheduled to perform March 8-10.

Shlesinger has also appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, E! Network's Chelsea Lately, The Soup, NBC'S Last Call with Carson Daly and Showtime's Pauly Shore and Friends.

Tickets still available for Hillsborough Women's Hall of Fame luncheon

Tickets still available for Hillsborough Women's Hall of Fame luncheon

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame luncheon and induction ceremony is set to take place on Thursday, March 28, and organizers say tickets for the exciting event are still available for purchase. 

The luncheon, which will honor three remarkable women, will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St. in Tampa from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Voice Workshop to be held at Patel Conservatory February 25

Voice Workshop to be held at Patel Conservatory February 25

Tampa, Florida-- The human voice is a mystical thing. Learning to use one’s voice is especially crucial for performers - and actress Andrea Caban will hold a workshop on Monday, Feb. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Shimberg Playhouse at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts downtown. The workshop will be based on the Fitzmaurice voice method.

PRECO Selects Students for Washington DC Trip

PRECO Selects Students for Washington DC Trip

Wauchula, Florida-- Two local 11th graders were selected by Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) to attend the national “Youth Tour to Washington DC” event, a weeklong tour with1,500 students from 46 states.

Shakera Latimore of Southeast High School in Bradenton, and Savannah Miller of Hardee High School in Wauchula, along with about 30 other students from Florida electric cooperatives, will enjoy the rich history of the nation’s Capitol firsthand.

Apollo Beach senior citizen trip to see manatees

Apollo Beach senior citizen trip to see manatees

Apollo Beach, Florida -- Hillsborough County is offering a variety of programs for seniors with the of keeping them active, healthy, social and engaged in their community.

As a part of this initiative, the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is holding a monthly field trip for seniors.

February's field trip takes place on Wednesday, February 20 at the Manatee viewing Center in Apollo Beach. 

Animal Services throws party for Pits and their people

Animal Services throws party for Pits and their people

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Hillsborough County Animal Services is stepping up to meet the challenge of finding large dogs and mixed breeds their forever homes.

On Saturday, February 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hillsborough County Animal Services, along with Best Friends Animal Society and the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation will present Neighborhood Pit Bull Day.