More Than Childcare, Panda Hugs Makes Learning Fun For Young Ones

By Camille Gillies

If you’ve lived in Tampa for a while, you may remember the gone-but-not-forgotten children’s attraction that once was adjacent to Lowry Park Zoo. Aptly named Safety Village, it was a nifty miniature suburb where kids explored and pretended they were the big shots in town. In addition to role playing and imagining, kids learned important lessons about traffic rules and safety. Memories of taking my child to that local attraction 20 years ago came flooding back when the nice folks at the Panda Hugs Child Care Learning Center on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. gave me a tour of their popular New Tampa preschool and introduced me to another pint-sized town, one they call Rainbow World.Continue reading

Chem-Dry Cleans Carpets Across Much Of The Bay Area!

By Camille Gillies

The ornaments have been boxed, the Christmas tree dragged down to the curb and the wreath has been taken off the front door. There’s hardly any evidence that a holiday celebration ever occurred – except for those pesky stains you’re now noticing on your carpet. Anyone at your house knock over a glass of red wine, upend the gravy boat or sneak the dog some disagreeable ‘people’ food? There’s no need to stress over spilled eggnog! Help is only a phone call or email away at Chem-Dry of New Port Richey.Continue reading

Ciao! Italian Bistro Takes Over Pagelli’s Spot At Wiregrass

By Gary Nager

Photos by GalleriesByJayne.com

Considering how packed the Shops at Wiregrass mall have been throughout the recent holiday shopping season, I’m sure most of you already know that Ciao! Italian Bistro has replaced Pagelli’s Italian Grill in the mall. Hopefully, you’ve also already sampled some of the cuisine at Ciao!, but if you haven’t, I’m hear to report about some pretty impressive menu items I’ve already gotten to sample in the short month or two that Ciao! has been open.Continue reading

Chem-Dry Cleans Carpets Across Pasco County, Tampa Bay

By Camille Gillies

The ornaments have been boxed, the Christmas tree dragged down to the curb and the wreath has been taken off the front door. There’s hardly any evidence that a holiday celebration ever occurred – except for those pesky stains you’re now noticing on your carpet. Anyone at your house knock over a glass of red wine, upend the gravy boat or sneak the dog some disagreeable ‘people’ food? There’s no need to stress over spilled eggnog! Help is only a phone call or email away at Chem-Dry of New Port Richey.Continue reading