The thought of turning to a third party is intriguing yet is also scary. There is widespread disenchantment with both the Democrats and the Republicans in Washington. We see that many of them love the power of big government and the pleasure of spending the taxpayers' money! The perquisites of a career in office are an irresistible temptation. A third party is not the answer, however. The third party and the party they have abandoned are almost guaranteed to lose the next election, turning over the spoils to the other party. ...more

March 4, 2010

Stiruppz, detachable pant straps to keep your pants inside your boots ...more

February 27, 2010

If practice makes perfect, last week's tornado drill should help students at Gorrie Elementary know exactly what to do if the worst happens. ...more

February 3, 2010

With the celebration of the Super Bowl it's important to remember guys like Conrad Dobler, says Joe Henderson. ...more

January 31, 2010

Will Yancey sang and pranced like The King. Beneath a gleaming overhead light and vaulted ceiling still decorated with icicle lights and shimmering snowflakes, he punctuated the words of "Don't Be Cruel" by dancing Elvis-like across the raised stage at Rainbow Village RV Resort, just south of State Road 54. ...more

January 25, 2010

Bill Golden survived more than 20 years in the Army and another 30 in law enforcement. He fell sick with colon cancer, and at 86, he has an artificial hip and arthritis in his knees. ...more

November 24, 2009

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. ...more

July 4, 2009

Sports stars turned out on Friday night for the fourth annual "Dick Vitale Gala" at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. ...more

May 15, 2009

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Fernando Perez left the field in the top of the first inning today after an attempted diving catch. He appeared to injure his left wrist or forearm on the play. ...more

March 10, 2009

With no reason to be distracted, Jason Kubel is off to a strong start this spring. ...more

March 7, 2009