A veterans group is offering a $100 U.S. Savings Bond to the two winners of this year's Buddy Poppy Contest. ...more

October 8, 2008

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September 29, 2008

These are tough times; about to get tougher. I drove out of town the other day with my old friend and former Tribune history writer Leland Hawes. We were going to a memorial service for Steve Raymond. We had both known him as an editor and friend at the Trib. Raymond was one of the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March at the beginning of World War II, and we were going to his memorial service at the Florida National Cemetery near Bushnell. ...more

September 26, 2008

Do you know an outstanding teacher who deserves recognition, someone who instills a sense of national pride in his or her students? ...more

September 17, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

September 10, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Thursday Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony ...more

September 10, 2008

What does lousy cell phone service have to do with honoring this nation's veterans? Usually, nothing. But some county officials want to link the two concepts by resurrecting a controversial plan for a veteran's memorial on the south end of Anna Maria Island, near Leffis Key. ...more

September 4, 2008

Paying for higher education is an increasing challenge for parents as tuition and college costs keep rising. But a local veterans organization is doing its part to help. ...more

September 3, 2008

VETERANS GROUPS UPCOMING ACTIVITIES DINNER AT THE POST: The sons of American Veterans Post 16 will serve dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. today at 9638 State Road 52 in Hudson. A $6 donation is suggested. For information, call (727) 868-7391. ...more

July 27, 2008

Bar Bingo at 12:30 p.m. and food. Call 655-4007. ...more

July 22, 2008