If you've cared for an elderly dog or cat, you know it's a bittersweet labor of love. ...more

November 8, 2009

A production that earned its playwright what many consider one of the world's largest student literary prizes is about to debut in Florida on stage at Tampa Bay Tech. ...more

November 4, 2009

This peninsula we call Florida has always attracted explorers and exploiters. Some came looking for adventure and beauty, but many came looking for riches. ...more

September 15, 2009

Sue Mesko's enthusiasm for the St. Joseph's Feast Day Italian luncheon and fundraiser hasn't waned after more than two decades. ...more

March 18, 2009

There are a billion or so people in China who don't care about the World Baseball Classic — and China is in the World Baseball Classic. At least it was until it got rolled by Japan and Korea, though China did beat Taiwan. There are billions more who don't care about the WBC, either, especially with the stringent new airport security edict: Only Cuban baseball players weighing 3.5 ounces or less are allowed in carry-on baggage. ...more

March 9, 2009

When Ali MacGraw told Ryan O'Neal in "Love Story" that "Love means never having to say you're sorry," she knew that all good things must come to an end. That was in 1970. ...more

January 18, 2009

Bask went green long before Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" or reusable Publix grocery bags. ...more

December 12, 2008

On the second Saturday of each month, visitors to Crews Lake Park can hop aboard a train for a ride through scenic wooded areas. The rides are free, though a $1 donation is suggested to help support the railroad. ...more

November 12, 2008

The LifeBio memoir-writing class at Sun Towers Retirement Community will graduate another 10 students Monday. ...more

November 5, 2008

If you're a chic pooch, of course you must have the perfect running togs to run with Mom and Dad, or just the right motorcycle gear when you and your humans roar around on the Hog. ...more

September 28, 2008