SOUTH TAMPA Rose Circle Garden Club celebrated its 82nd year during its October meeting and luncheon at the home of Maria Johnson. ...more

November 11, 2009

For the next three weeks, Avon representative Florence Richmond of Sebring will be donating 50 percent of her retail sales to abused children in Highlands County. ...more

October 30, 2009

From opening day it appeared as if the Tampa Bay Rays were, in fact, suffering from a "hangover" after their incredible 2008 season. The team has a blase feel and lacks passion. Additionally, the front office made questionable player moves during the off-season that did not improve the roster. ...more

September 22, 2009

Florida Republicans are hoping to use the health care debate as a rallying cry to win voters in the next election. ...more

August 22, 2009

Mike Wood Lighting and Production Services is hosting a fundraiser tonight for the Durant High Thespian Troupe at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave. ...more

June 19, 2009

For 49 years, retiring Gorrie Elementary School teacher Lori Weiss has taught hundreds of students to read and to jump rope. On Thursday there will be a reception at the school in Weiss' honor. ...more

May 27, 2009

Former Nature Coast boys basketball head coach Travis Priddy has been hired as the new head coach at Freedom, athletic director Elijah Thomas announced. Priddy replaces Randy Grenon, who was asked stepped down after this past season. The Patriots finished the 2008-09 season with a 5-19 overall record. "He has leadership and passion for the game," Thomas said. "He wanted to teach kids." ...more

April 29, 2009

It doesn't matter if you're a rookie or a three-year veteran. ...more

March 29, 2009

Each woman - Andrea Robertson, Melanie Snow and Robin Bonanno - has a twinkle in her eye when she talks about the thrill of racing cars. ...more

March 20, 2009

At a time when many business owners are taking pains to scale back and cut costs, brothers Costa and Sam Waez went to great expense to open their third restaurant, Acropolis Greek Taverna in Winthrop Town Centre. ...more

February 18, 2009