There's more to judging barbecue than munching down on the meat. Besides the obvious - the flavor - there's the appearance and tenderness to consider. ...more

October 21, 2009

Since the first coronation and parade in 1904, Gasparilla has grown from small and simple to extensive and elaborate. Along the way, the event has attracted a diverse group of celebrities and dignitaries. ...more

January 25, 2009

Florida is going to grow. That is a fact. Water demands are going to increase. That is a fact. If we want to protect our quality of life and the environment that sustains it, we need to have a way to talk about water that is informed, engaged and civil. ...more

September 12, 2008

A new elementary charter school will incorporate visual and graphic arts into its daily curriculum and emphasize health and fitness. ...more

August 13, 2008

The Tampa Museum of Art is offering two noteworthy attractions. ...more

July 16, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Marilyn Hood has been a resident of the Town 'N Country area for 40 years, and come December she will leave a piece of herself in the community. ...more

June 18, 2008

Many Americans allowed themselves to fantasize about large-screen TVs, European vacations and other luxuries when they learned of the federal rebates they'd be getting this spring and early summer. ...more

May 30, 2008

Florida counties that receive state funding for affordable housing must take a closer look at their standards and ensure they are helping builders meet the needs. ...more

February 10, 2008

Widows of military veterans heard U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was coming to town, so they made their presence known. ...more

January 23, 2008

I am tired of meaningless, bickering "debates" and being asked for contributions while no candidate seems to care about the convention delegate votes which represent one of the largest, most diverse group of voters. I am tired of a few people in Iowa and New Hampshire telling me I can have the leftovers on my ballot. Being involved in politics off and on since 1960 as a young voter in Texas, I am beginning to long for the smoke-filled rooms. At least back then we could pick delegates at our precinct level, then go to a county, state and national convention without waiting for Iowa and New Hampshire telling us who we could vote for. ...more

December 16, 2007