TAMPA - Dolly remains a tropical storm -- but probably not for long -- as it moves into nice warm water and the atmosphere over the storm helps it grow. ...more

July 22, 2008

There are dozens of businesses at Gulf View Square mall, all displaying their wares in the hopes of enticing shoppers to dispose of a bit of their income. ...more

July 19, 2008

They are a mysterious, almost mythical group, the Rainbow Family of Living Light, gathering again this summer to party and pray for peace, many appearing wild and unwashed, barefoot and bearded, secretive and standoffish. ...more

June 29, 2008

It's good to see former state Speaker Johnnie Byrd and other directors of the Alzheimer's center come to their senses. ...more

June 24, 2008

The struggle over the independence of the Byrd Alzheimer's center eased Friday when the institute's board agreed to affiliate with the University of South Florida. ...more

June 21, 2008

TAMPA — The struggle over the independence of the Byrd Alzheimer's center eased today when the institute's board agreed to an affiliation with the University of South Florida. Directors of the Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute approved a plan to form a separate, seven-member board that would control the purse strings of the center and would include four USF representatives. The plan also would install USF health sciences Vice President Steve Klasko as the center's chief executive officer. ...more

June 20, 2008

Imagine buying a car based on convenience. You'd shop for the car only at dealers located within a five-minute drive of home. You wouldn't dare ask the salesman any questions. He or she will ask a few of you and decide which car is the best fit. And the price? You'd find that out when you picked it up. ...more

May 30, 2008