Hillsborough County libraries offer free holiday events in December, with special hours, including Christmas closures and varied opening times; views expressed by presenters are their own.

Englewood Charlotte Library hosts a workshop on wills and estates with legal expert Ruby Montes to help residents prepare for legacy and inheritance issues.

Manatee County's A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park will offer activities like a "snow" slide and inflatables, food trucks, a Vendor Marketplace, and Santa visits. Entry is free with toy donations for Toys for Tots encouraged.

Tampa's Riverwalk will feature free holiday events including a tree lighting on November 30 and Santa visits on December 6-7, with convenient parking and transportation options available.

Manatee County will open its new EMS Station #22 on December 8, aiming to improve emergency response services for local residents with a ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m.

Hillsborough County features student artwork promoting recycling on garbage trucks, with an upcoming contest focusing on small acts for environmental impact.

The article discusses the anticipation of Small Business Saturday in Dunedin, Florida, emphasizing community support for local businesses over corporate retail and the event's role in enhancing the local economy and culture.

Hillsborough County launches "Quality on Tap" campaign to promote its safe, affordable, and reliable tap water, aiming to reduce bottled water use and protect the environment.

Tampa Police shared an early Thanksgiving celebration at the RICH House with families and officers enjoying crafts, highlighting community engagement.

Hillsborough County will close offices and some facilities on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving, but emergency services will remain available. Dog parks stay open while other parks will reopen Friday. Trash services resume Nov. 28.

New fitness equipment will be installed along the walking path at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Charlotte County, with the project set to begin on November 24 and complete by November 25.

Hillsborough County urges proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease to avoid damage to home plumbing and sewage systems, advocating recycling through CORE.

Sunstar FirstCare offers a 2026 ambulance membership program for Pinellas residents, covering out-of-pocket costs with rates at $89 for individuals, $133 for households.