It had been six months since they'd seen one another. But Gracy, a one-eyed, 12-year-old bichon frise, had no problem recognizing her best friend despite her drastic change in appearance. ...more

November 6, 2008

The 18-year-old woman who was beaten and raped outside Bloomingdale Regional Library returned to her south Hillsborough County home for the first time since the April 24 attack today. She had been in treatment at a Sarasota rehabilitation center for the past five months. ...more

November 5, 2008

The family of the 18-year-old woman who was raped and beaten in April at the Bloomingdale Regional Library in Brandon didn't have to look much farther than their own back yard to find good Samaritans. ...more

October 24, 2008

The family of the 18-year-old woman who was raped and beaten in April at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library didn't have to look much farther than their backyard to find good Samaritans. ...more

October 24, 2008

Nearly two-thirds of hospitals fail to check colon cancer patients well enough for signs their tumor is spreading, says a study that advises patients to ask about this mark of quality care before surgery. ...more

September 10, 2008

I read, sometimes with amusement, John Reiners' column in your newspaper. I have met and spoke with John on a few occasions, but try to stay away from politics knowing his views and mine aren't always the same. I also know John's charming and very talented wife, Marsha. I had the fortune to be with her in a few plays at Stage West, and not only can she sing, but is also a very fine actress. ...more

September 7, 2008

Connecticut photographer Marion Belanger had never seen Tampa before being selected as the city's 2007 Photographer Laureate. ...more

August 24, 2008

Retirement is, in many ways, a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's exciting to think about the next chapter - a time when we'll finally have the ability to pursue long-dormant passions, whether that means starting a new business, traveling or simply spending time with family. On the other, it takes a lot of preparation. ...more

May 25, 2008

The Police Department got the City Commission's approval at its Dec. 4 meeting to purchase some new, flashy equipment. The department is planning on spending up to $18,500 on a mobility vehicle, ballistic shields and emergency response systems. The gear primarily would be used in case of an emergency situation at Tarpon Springs High School. ...more

December 22, 2007