As consumers focus on the essentials these days, perhaps the businesses most hurt by the current recession are the local mom-and-pop stores. ...more

October 21, 2009

Several generations of women gathered for a light lunch, tea and goodies to celebrate the holiday season and raise money for charity. ...more

December 17, 2008

Several generations of women gathered in Ruskin Dec. 6 for a light lunch, tea and assorted goodies to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and raise money for charity. ...more

December 8, 2008

Valentine's Day is tomorrow. The time for finding that special something for your special someone is running out. ...more

February 13, 2008

Valentine's Day is tomorrow. The time for finding that special something for your special someone is running out. ...more

February 11, 2008

Richard Paul Hunt had a knack for names, and made a point of treating everyone on the same level, no matter what their status or station in life. ...more

January 23, 2008

About three years ago, Frances Hereford and her then-neighbor Pam Justice opened Southern Grace, a shop selling gifts and accessories in a former residence on U.S. 41. Although it no longer houses a family, it has all the charms of home. ...more

November 24, 2007

The neat gray structure on U.S. 41 no longer houses a family, but it does have all the charms of home. ...more

November 22, 2007

Local artists displayed their works throughout the South Shore area Oct. 14 in the South Shore Arts Council's second Arts Frolic. ...more

November 8, 2007

More than 100 people recently 'frolicked' from Sun City Center to Apollo Beach during a SouthShore Arts Council event. ...more

October 27, 2007