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Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month for the rest of the year.

According to the commissioner, the office hours will take place in various spots around the county to give residents a chance to meet with him one-on-one and  share ideas and/or  voice concerns without having to travel to County Center in downtown Tampa.

No appointment is necessary and residents are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24. 

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas. 

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa, Florida-- The numbers are in, and they are up! More homes were sold last month in the Tampa Bay area than in in the past seven years combined.

According to MLS figures, 3,100 homes were sold in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties last month, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales prices also increased, up 22 percent over the same time period. 

The average home in the Tampa Bay area sold for $150,000.

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Tampa, Florida-- Members of the Working Women of Tampa Bay and NuBarter Tampa are teaming up to host a hootenanny that promises good ol' country-style fun, and benefits for businesses too! 

The event is set for Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Winthrop barn Theatre in Riverview.

Organizers say to throw on some cowboy boots and get ready for a night filled with entertainment, dancing and networking with various vendors. Food and drinks will be available too!

Congressman Bilirakis hosts free job fair at Pasco-Hernando CC

Congressman Bilirakis hosts free job fair at Pasco-Hernando CC

Dade City, FL -- The office of U.S. representative Gus Bilirakis has announced that the congressman will hold a job fair on May 2, at Pasco-Hernando Community College. The event will bring together more than 30 employers from various fields including banking, law enforcement, education, retail, hospitality, technology, community services and healthcare.

Land Development Code hearing scheduled for April 11

Land Development Code hearing scheduled for April 11

Tampa, Florida -- If you are concerned about zoning in Hillsborough County you will want to be at round one of the Land Development Code Text Amendment Hearing this week.

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom of County Center 601 East Kennedy Blvd in Downtown Tampa.

According to the County Website Land Development Code includes zoning, site development, and subdivision regulations. The intent of the LDC is to promote and preserve public health, safety, and welfare.

Public Transportation Commission meets April 10

Public Transportation Commission meets April 10

Tampa, Florida --The Hillsborough Transportation Commission meets this week at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom at Hillsborough County Center.

Hillsborough County is the only county in the state with a separate Public Transportation Commission. The commission regulates taxi cabs, limousines and wreckers. It also issues permits for life support ambulances in the county.