‘Nations’ Unite For The 2015 Relay For Life Of New Tampa

Photo May 15, 6 32 41 PMBy Gary Nager

I have recounted my personal connection many times, but it seems that most everyone has been touched by the scourge of our time — cancer. If you haven’t had a family member or friend who has been victimized by this disease — which affects men, women and children of all ages, races and from every country of the world (see below) — consider yourself lucky.Continue reading

Wharton Hosts Successful First Food Truck Rally

Hungry New Tampa residents eye the options from Nico’s Arepas Grill, one of the four food trucks that took part in Wharton High’s inaugural food truck rally on April 13.
Hungry New Tampa residents eye the options from Nico’s Arepas Grill, one of the four food trucks that took part in Wharton High’s inaugural food truck rally on April 13.

By Matt Wiley

Smoke rises along Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in New Tampa from the Paul R. Wharton High parking lot. The haze floats above the area, carrying with it scents not usually associated with a fire. In fact, they smell downright delicious. The source? Wharton’s first food truck rally, “Food Trucks Fighting Hunger,” which was held on April 13.Continue reading

Freedom, Wharton Boys Basketball Teams Set Respective Milestones As Seasons Wrap

Freedom High’s Miguel Rojas puts up a jumper late in the Patriots’ narrow win over Strawberry Crest High on Feb. 18 in the Class 7A Regional Semi Finals.
Freedom High’s Miguel Rojas puts up a jumper late in the Patriots’ narrow win over Strawberry Crest High on Feb. 18 in the Class 7A Regional Semi Finals.

By Matt Wiley

It’s been quite a year for both the Wharton High Wildcats and Freedom High Patriots boys basketball teams in their respective runs at a state title, each setting impressive milestones for their schools that will live on as some of these players graduate and move on to college.Continue reading