There's something strange and big swimming in the canals of Madeira Beach along the Pinellas County coast. Those who have seen it say it's no fish and think it could be a sea serpent. ...more

November 17, 2009

Is it possible to over-marinate meat, especially chicken? The timing is just wrong for this recipe I want to make. I can either do it with practically no marinating time, or I would have to leave it for almost 12 hours, which is longer than the recipe calls for. Which would be better? ...more

October 25, 2009

Dave Foreman, The Herbal Pharmacist ...more

August 24, 2009

A bait and tackle shop owner who sued the city of Clearwater over his fish mural has reached an agreement that will let him keep the artwork on his building, though the agreement still needs city council approval. ...more

July 24, 2009

It is the policy of The Tampa Tribune to correct all errors of fact. To report an error, call (813) 259-7600 or e-mail news@tampatrib.com. ...more

July 1, 2009

A light and refreshing way to serve fish. ...more

June 16, 2009

What fun. We took our grandkids to Lakeside Stables in Spring Lake on U.S. 98 by Arbuckle Creek. We went horseback riding on one of five nature trails. A new colt was hilarious as she zoomed around a pen. "Sam" the monkey, llamas, ducks and other animals greeted us along with the friendly staff. It is a great place to visit as you can camp, canoe, fish and ride horses. It's a treasure in our midst. ...more

June 5, 2009

For the 34th year, retired businessman Al Noto and friends served up an Italian feast in honor of St. Joseph. ...more

April 8, 2009

A Brazilian man with a spear stuck in his head after a diving accident says he is done with underwater fishing. Three days after doctors surgically removed a spear from his brain, Emerson de Oliveira Abreu says "never more" will he get back into the water to fish with spears. ...more

April 3, 2009

In yet another indication of the severity of the ongoing drought, Hillsborough County has closed the Harney Canal Boat Ramp because of low water levels. ...more

March 27, 2009