It seems that some things are blooming later than usual this year, probably because the heat stayed so long. Also, although most things are well recovered from last winter's freeze, some - such as the snowbushes and the crotons - will take a while to get back to where they were. I have one that was taller than me but is now only 18 inches. But some plants are doing great. ...more

November 11, 2009

On Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 14, my garden will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (because my free help eats and leaves at 1 p.m. and also because I tend to collapse soon after). A notice in another publication that said 10 p.m. was a typo. ...more

November 4, 2009

Jerold Dale Hager was a few blocks from dropping off his grandsons. They had stopped to grab milkshakes at Arby's after a Boy Scouts meeting Monday night, and Hager was behind the wheel of his Ford pickup, heading west on Busch Boulevard. ...more

October 21, 2009

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July 18, 2009

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June 16, 2009

Dear Abby: I'm a fiercely independent and headstrong woman. I have recently begun dating my childhood sweetheart, "Jess," again after 20 years. Jess is traditional and would prefer I surrender my independence and allow him to take the "man's" role. We are trying to compromise, but now another issue has come up. ...more

February 8, 2009

On any given Monday, Wednesday or Friday, visitors to the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex will find that toddlers run the show. ...more

January 21, 2009

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November 26, 2008

Retired Circuit Judge Vincent E. Giglio died Nov. 20. A prayer service will be at 7:30 tonight at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave. Visitation will be at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. ...more

November 24, 2008

Ian Heausler, Taylor Vann and Trey Lehan are one with the water. Taylor Vann, 17, left, and Trey Lehan, 18, center, both seniors at H. B. Plant High School along with other members of the H.B. Plant High School Sailing Club practice on the water just off shore from the Davis Island Yacht Club Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in Tampa. The group competes in the Interscholastic Sailing Association and is part of the South Atlantic District. ...more

November 19, 2008