Patrick Mitchell is an observer of people and surroundings who studies features, attitudes and physical movements. You are invited to see the photo-real portraits in his show “Everyday People,” inspired by the human condition. Mr. Mitchell’s works will be on display at the Gallery on the Avenue through Thursday, December 5, 2019, during library hours. (more…)

For many families, the 1870 census is the oldest, easily attainable genealogy documentation. Before the Civil War and emancipation, it can be far more difficult to find records. Genealogist Gigi Best-Richardson will offer her expertise and guidance to surmount this obstacle. Funded by the Ada T. Payne Friends of the Urban Libraries. Event Location Robert (more…)

Representatives from the Family Healthcare Foundation will be helping residents sign up for 2020 Health Insurance plans from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Saturday during the Open Enrollment Period, which ends Sunday, December 15, 2019. You can make an appointment by calling 813-995-1066, but appointments are not necessary. For more information, visit www.familyhealthcarefdn.org/enroll Residents (more…)

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, the Dunedin Youth Guild will host our 50th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Fifty Years of a Holiday Tradition,” and we are pleased to have five unique and outstanding Dunedin homes and selected apartments at Mease Manor included in this year’s tour. Proceeds from this (more…)

Representatives from the Family Healthcare Foundation will be helping residents sign up for 2020 Health Insurance plans from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday during the Open Enrollment Period, which ends Sunday, December 15, 2019. You can make an appointment by calling 813-995-1066, but appointments are not necessary. For more information, visit www.familyhealthcarefdn.org/enroll Residents (more…)

The Gasparilla Music Foundation (GMF) and its Recycled Tunes program will hold a Musical Instrument Drive benefiting bay area schools on Saturday, December 7th, from noon until 4:00 p.m. at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. GMF will be accepting new and gently used instruments in exchange for a two-day general admission ticket to the Gasparilla (more…)

Artist Ladale Lloyd returns to Gallery on the Avenue with a new body of work – Florida Unspoiled. Lloyd’s landscapes follow the tradition of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of renowned folk artists who endorsed conservation and environmentalism through ultra-vivid paintings that celebrated the Florida Landscape. Florida Unspoiled will be on exhibit from Monday, December (more…)

The Sierra Club is hosting a relaxing evening of celebration, recognition, food and drink. The buffet dinner will feature Florribean food, with a full cash bar available. Friends and supporters are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, visit https://www.meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Groups-of-the-Greater-Tampa-Bay-Florida-Area or contact [email protected] Event Location Skipper’s Smokehouse 910 Skipper Rd. Tampa, FL 33613 (more…)