Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio is right to target a 160-acre Tampa Bay tract for public acquisition. City and county officials should seize this opportunity to save a rare slice of undeveloped city waterfront. ...more

March 3, 2009

A typical day for Joseph Burgasser includes a run of at least 10 miles, unless it's Sunday. On the day of rest, he likes to push it with a 20-mile run. He'll also find time for a daily swim of about 1,000 yards, maybe a bike ride, plus five trips a week to the gym to lift weights. ...more

February 28, 2009

There is outrage in the town today, and everyone understands why. ...more

February 26, 2009

Who feels good about this? Even people who thought it had to happen, including the Glazers and their new coach and general manager, even those of us who understand it, should feel sick to our stomachs. ...more

February 26, 2009

Mark Teixeira found out quickly what life would be like on his new team when he reported to New York Yankees camp last week at Steinbrenner Field. He had signed an eight-year, $180 million contract over the winter, one of three premier free agents that cost the Yanks about half a billion big ones. ...more

February 25, 2009

Tampa City Councilwoman Mary Mulhern thinks what this town needs are community gardens. What with the tough economic times, she says what we should be doing is putting vegetable gardens where there are vacant lots. She's talking about putting them all across town, from Hyde Park to New Tampa. ...more

February 18, 2009

The foremost of many curiosities in the Alex Rodriguez mea culpa Tuesday is his assertion that his cousin made him do it. Let's explore that for a moment, shall we? ...more

February 18, 2009

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio was in the news this week amid speculation she might consider a run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be up for grabs with Mel Martinez's decision to do something else for a living. ...more

February 15, 2009

Actors in the Stage Company at Tampa Preparatory performed a musical version of "Wind in the Willows" for children at Tampa Day School on Jan. 14 and at Hillsborough County Children's Shelter on Jan. 23. The 45-minute presentation included song and dance in a re-telling the classic children's story. Theater teacher Scott Warfell said for a long time he has wanted to create a Tampa Prep traveling production that would bring theater to schools across the county. It now is possible through the generosity of a Tampa Prep parent. "Wind in the Willows" will continue to be presented through the remainder of the school year. ...more

February 11, 2009

Tampa's annual Gasparilla celebration doesn't end with the pirates' invasion and parade along Bayshore Boulevard. The parties, road race, beauty pageant, art festival and other events continue for weeks. Many South Tampa residents adorn their houses and yards with pirate-themed decorations, helping to keep themselves and others in high spirits for the duration of the Gasparilla season. ...more

February 11, 2009