Black Friday kicked off holiday shopping with a bang across the Bay area as retailers bent over backward to help shoppers navigate deals (even while they stood in line) and small stores emulated the big boys by opening even earlier. ...more

November 28, 2009

From opening day it appeared as if the Tampa Bay Rays were, in fact, suffering from a "hangover" after their incredible 2008 season. The team has a blase feel and lacks passion. Additionally, the front office made questionable player moves during the off-season that did not improve the roster. ...more

September 22, 2009

Since the high school hockey season began, Gaither-Sickles coach Dan Bubley preached the same message to his team. ...more

April 1, 2009

Since the high school hockey season began, Gaither-Sickles coach Dan Bubley preached the same message to his team. ...more

April 1, 2009

Bob Vasturo, founder of Westshore Pizza & Cheesesteaks, announced plans to begin regional franchising of the Tampa-based restaurants. ...more

March 25, 2009

All Tim Beckham could do was sit back and take it. One day last week, the youngest Ray was subjected to a carefully choreographed verbal beating from a man who has been handing them out for years, wisecracking Tampa Bay first base coach George Hendrick. ...more

February 23, 2009

There have been several articles in the Highlands Today regarding subject matter on the Spring Lake Golf Course. The last one of Feb. 3 was the best article written to date. ...more

February 19, 2009

"Game On!" The title of a training course last week reflected the eagerness of West Pasco real estate agents to learn about federal money for a foreclosure rescue plan. ...more

February 18, 2009

Ample Rain Is Falling Every few days the Tribune prints an item about the area's water supply woes, usually blaming them on drought or the "ongoing three-year drought." ...more

February 14, 2009

There are laws against scattering someone's ashes any old place you want. That goes for Daytona International Speedway. So everybody turn their head: Ron Hornaday Jr. owes his dad. ...more

February 12, 2009