First, the coalition studying the Tampa Bay Rays stadium options suggested the best stadium location could be in Hillsborough County – to the chagrin of St. Petersburg leaders. ...more

November 20, 2009

The last time the economy was worse than today was during the Great Depression, when a reporter asked New York Yankees star Babe Ruth why he got paid more than President Herbert Hoover. ...more

February 15, 2009

Back in the 1920s, '30s and '40s - when Avon Park was the spring training home for major and minor league baseball teams - the teams stayed at the Hotel Jacaranda. On Sat., Feb. 21, that same hotel will serve as the setting while Avon Park baseball historian Dr. Ron Sevigny brings Avon Park's unique baseball history to life. His talk takes place during the annual banquet of the Historical Society of Avon Park, beginning at 6:30. ...more

February 13, 2009

Back in the 1920s, '30s and '40s - when Avon Park was the spring training home for major and minor league baseball teams - the teams stayed at the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

February 6, 2009

When the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a Division Series baseball playoff position last week, it could not have come at a better time for Pinellas County's visitors industry. ...more

September 30, 2008

The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg will be featured on the Oct. 1 episode of the Sci-Fi Channel's "Ghost Hunters." ...more

September 22, 2008

Nazdar, The Octoberfest Dinner is coming from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Fellowship Hall at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on U.S. 41. On the menu will be bratwurst, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, German potato salad, rye bread, dessert and a beverage - for a donation of $8 for adult, $4 for children under 10, or the family plan for $20. Proceeds will be matched by Thrivent and will go to the Ministry Center Food Pantry. ...more

September 21, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Two Pony League baseball teams from the Shimberg Complex were crowned state champions during Pony League competition recently in Royal Palm Beach and are next shooting for World Series play. ...more

July 16, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Two Pony League baseball teams from the Shimberg Complex were crowned state champions during Pony League competition recently in Royal Palm Beach and are next shooting for World Series play. ...more

July 16, 2008

MVP PROFILE Spring Hill American's Head Shawn Laferty remains connected with his family through baseball. ...more

June 29, 2008