The oldest of the Buckeyes sent Ohio State back to the granddaddy of all bowls. ...more

November 15, 2009

We spend quite a bit of time, effort and money on picking just the right wardrobe pieces that will keep us looking our best. So it's really disappointing when a favorite blouse becomes faded, or a pair of jeans that have just the perfect fit shrink to ankle-length. Here are a few tips for preserving the beauty and "just-bought" look of your clothes so they can stay young, too. ...more

November 7, 2009

December was prime time for Jackie Clarkin. Clarkin, first in Canada and then in Sarasota, "always made a big deal of Christmas," she recalls. ...more

December 26, 2008

Drought increases the risk of wildfires, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District is urging the public to help prevent blazes during a regional drought that is in its third year. ...more

December 22, 2008

Just two weeks after a Nobel Prize highlighted theoretical work on subatomic particles, physicists are announcing a startling discovery about a much more familiar form of matter: Scotch tape. It turns out that if you peel the popular adhesive tape off its roll in a vacuum chamber, it emits X-rays. The researchers even made an X-ray image of one of their fingers. ...more

October 22, 2008

Patients at St. Joseph's Hospital get extra care, thanks to a crew of high school students who give their time. ...more

October 8, 2008

Patients at St. Joseph's Hospital get extra care, thanks to a crew of high school students who give their time. ...more

September 10, 2008

When the Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association was looking for a theme for its summer gathering coming up Saturday, the anniversary of its historic designation gave members plenty of reason to celebrate. ...more

July 23, 2008

It's a new way to push for patient safety: Don't pay hospitals when they commit certain errors. ...more

February 19, 2008

Everyone who owns a dog in Highlands County should be aware of the fact that we have some very special kennel owners at Dawg House Boarding and Grooming. While visiting friends in Tallahassee this past weekend, we left our 3-year-old French Bittany "Jacques" with Mike and Vicki at their kennel in Lake Placid, where he has stayed many times and always receives the best of care. On Saturday, we received a call that "Jacques" had been playing in the yard and had a mild seizure, which is quite common in some breeds and for "Jacques" was something we had experienced in the past. Vicki, having been a veterinary technician before opening the kennel with her husband, knew exactly what was happening and responded immediately to the needs of our family pet. Within a few minutes "Jacques" was doing fine and was running around the yard as if nothing had happened. Although Vicki knew that Jacques had a history of mild seizures and knew exactly what was required to deal with this situation, she called us immediately to inform us of his condition and then she and Mike opened their home to our dear hound. He immediately adopted their couch and bed, Mike's lap and the friendship of the other three dogs that Mike and Vicki share their home with. Needless to say, Jacques has found his second home and probably can't wait to visit again! ...more

December 21, 2007