Patch.com is an AOL-owned online newspaper dedicated to a particular community. The first Tampa Bay Patches launched in late 2010 and additional sites are on the horizon. Patch is your go-to source for news, weather & traffic updates as well as profiles and features on your community's businesses, schools, charities and those special people that make your neighborhood unique!
"Q&A with TV & Film Actress Brittany Snow"- Raised in Carrollwood, this talented actress has appeared on both the big ("Hairspray," "John Tucker Must Die," "Prom Night") and small ("American Dreams," "Harry's Law") screens. (July 12, 2011)
"CABA Elections"- Annual board elections for the Carrollwood Area Business Association. (Two parts: July 5 & 7, 2011)
"Darren Pena Salon"- Carrollwood native opens the Bay area's first fully environmentally-conscious salon & spa. (June 22, 2011)
"Spay/Neuter Voucher Program"- Important county program in jeopardy as a result of budget cuts. (Two parts: June 16 & 17, 2011)
"World Blood Day"- Save 3 lives in just 1 hour. (June 13, 2011)
"Salon Cut-A-Thon"- Fundraisers to benefit Operation Helping Hand, providing assistance and support to families of the active duty and injured from Iraq and Afghanistan. (June 3, 2011)
"Gaither High's Speech and Debate Club"- Students head to national tournaments as part of the NCFL and NFL. (May 13, 2011)
"Caregiving Series"- Carrollwood Library and Always Best Care, a non-medical home health agency, present a month-long series on elderly caregiving in honor of Older Americans Month. (May 6, 2011)
"Natural Pet Wellness Expo"(May 5, 2011)
"Cultural Center Debuts New Community Theater"(April 19, 2011)
"Summer Camp Round Up"(April 19, 2011)
"Puppets and Magic"- Carrollwood Library to host the National Day of Puppetry Festival, a follow up to the county's annual Storytelling Festival. (April 12, 2011)
"Healthy Kids Day at the Y"- Bob Sierra Y, along with Sweetbay Supermarkets and several local merchants, will host the annual event, the nation's largest health recognition day. (April 12, 2011)
"Spring Swap Meet"-Hosted by Working Women of Tampa Bay - the premiere network of professional women and entrepreneurs in the Bay area, this inaugural swap meet will benefit The Salvation Army. (April 1, 2011)
"YMCA and LiveStrong Help Cancer Survivors Regain Their Lives"- Tampa area YMCA's have become the 24th city to partner with Lance Armstrong's highliy respected LiveStrong organization, offering free three-month memberships to cancer survivors throughout the community, helping these heroes rebuild their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual strength. (March 30, 2011)
"Local Cancer Sruvivor Hosts Annual Benefit" - Darby Steadman, founder of the nonprofit 'Driving Miss Darby', hosts annual fundraiser, which provides financial support and outreach to breast cancer patients participating in clinical trials nationwide. (March 12, 2011)
"Q & A with Book Swap of Carrollwood Owner Cynthia Floyd" (March 11, 2011)
"Dubliners Celebrates St. Puppy's Day" - Local pub hosts annual outdoor festival benefitting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. (March 8, 2011)
"Morning Star School Unveils Unity Garden" - Local school for special needs children is chosen as the first location to receive a community garden as part of Scotts Miracle-Gro's GRO1000 worldwide initiative. (Mar. 1, 2011)
"Free YMCA-Sponsored Health Fair Available to Community" (Feb. 18, 2011)
"Puppy Love at Adams Middle School" - Kevin is a very special, very loved Golden Retriever. This certified therapy dog benefits the students & faculty at Adams in more ways than one. (Feb. 5, 2011)
