W hile the rest of the world wonders what is going to save it from economic ruin, Tampa's salvation rises on Adamo Drive. ...more

March 22, 2009

Back in early November, I wrote about a nifty new gadget, the EasyBloom Plant Sensor. Stick the sensor in the ground and it gathers information about light, drainage and other conditions. Then plug it into your computer. The software combines the sensor data with climate and weather information for your ZIP code and pops out lists of plants that should like that spot. ...more

March 20, 2009

Best Buy is among a growing club of retail stores offering to take back old products, partly for good publicity, partly to drive more foot traffic into stores in a down economy. Some stores even offer gift cards and perks for customers who bring in old stuff. ...more

March 19, 2009

Residents who must drive every day along U.S. 19 near the Hudson Wal-Mart store hope the state highway will take a turn for the better. More than 20 residents representing Leisure Beach, Country Club Estates and Beacon Woods made suggestions to state and county officials at a conference last week. ...more

March 18, 2009

It's easy to start your own organic vegetable garden. ...more

March 11, 2009

Grab your wallet and car keys and get yourself over to Chamberlain High School. Right now. No excuses. ...more

March 8, 2009

Cash isn't the only thing drying up in this economy. The historically steady flow of blood to the Tampa Bay area's primary blood bank is dwindling, the victim of layoffs at a number of major companies. Some businesses have seen donations drop 10 percent to 20 percent; others have canceled bloodmobile visits altogether. ...more

February 22, 2009

Some girls want dinner out, roses and jewelry for Valentine's Day. I asked for - and received - a Black & Decker Alligator Lopper, an electric pruner I've had my eye on for months. ...more

February 20, 2009

A group of teachers and volunteers at Reddick Elementary School were not afraid to get their hands dirty during a recent outing. ...more

February 18, 2009

Cash isn't the only thing drying up in this economy. The historically steady flow of blood to the Tampa Bay area's primary blood bank is dwindling, the victim of layoffs at a number of major local companies. Some companies have seen donations drop 10 percent to 20 percent; others have canceled bloodmobile visits all together. ...more

February 17, 2009