Letter carriers picking up Toys for Tots this weekend

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 8:26am

Tampa, Florida -- Marines and letter carriers are hoping to fill a South Tampa warehouse with toys for Bay Area kids through Saturday's Toys for Tots drive.

Helping kids in Tampa Bay have a great Christmas couldn't be simpler.

On Saturday, December 3rd, leave a new, unwrapped toy (or leave several toys!) next to your mailbox.

Letter carriers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco, Hernando, and Manatee counties will collect the toys and hand them over to Toys for Tots.

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State Farm supports Good Neighbor Toy Drive

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

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 5:45pm

State Farm supports Good Neighbor Toy Drive

Tampa, FL -- State Farm has announced that it is joining forces with Metropolitan Ministries to help those less fortunate in the Tampa Bay area.

From now until Dec. 9, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys at State Farm agents' offices in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

The Wish List includes:

Babies/Toddlers (0-4 years old): Toys, new clothing, diapers & wipes, and baby blankets

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Dade City: Parade plus football equals busy Friday

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 12:20pm

Dade City: Parade plus football equals busy Friday

Dade City, FL -- The Dade City Police Department has issued information about this Friday's events for residents:

"On Friday, Dec. 2, the City of Dade City along with the Dade City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Christmas Parade.

The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and close the downtown area between Sumner Avenue to Howard Avenue on 7th Street and Meridian Avenue from 10th St. to the US 98 By Pass. This area will be closed down until approximately 9 p.m.

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Website to report home abandonment

Submitted by Amy Marinec on Monday, November 28th, 4:52 pm

Land O'Lakes, FL -- If you are tired of looking at your neighbor's abandoned overgrown lawn or even concerned about a possible foreclosure that isn't being reported, the county has arranged a place online to report it.

A lot of community residents are concerned about neighborhood safety because these abandoned homes maybe breeding grounds for criminal activity. Moreover, they can be an eyesore to those of us who try to keep our neighborhoods "tidy".

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My volunteer vacation

Submitted by Stephanie Bracknell Black, Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco

Sunday, November 27th, 2011, 1:43pm

By Joanne Shuttleworth, Guelph Mercury reporter and Habitat for Humanity volunteer
This summer, I took off eight consecutive Wednesdays and spent those days at 439 York Road here in Guelph, Ontario, building a home through Habitat Wellington County’s Women Build. While I can’t say building a house is as relaxing as floating on a lake, it’s been rejuvenating nonetheless.

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Drive Smart for a Cause

Submitted by Stephanie Bracknell Black, Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco

Sunday, November 27th, 2011, 12:09pm

Jarrett Ford & Lincoln and Rotary Club of Dade City are generously hosting a "Drive Smart for a Cause" event, Dec 2. If you test drive a car and fill out a comment card, Habitat will earn a $20 donation! Just make sure you write in Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco as the charity of your choice on your comment card.

We are asking everyone to come out, take a free test drive, and support our cause! No pressure from a salesman, no cost, just a fun ride. Everyone deserves a decent place to live! This is an easy way to make a difference.

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