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  • Abuse victim walks the state to promote awareness

    Lauren Book carries her mission, "Walk in My Shoes," on a hike from Key West to Tallahassee to raise awareness of childhood sexual abuse as she hears stories and offers encouragement.

  • Thousands beat cold in St. Pete half-marathon

    More than 8,200 runners braved very un-Florida like conditions Sunday morning in the first Rock 'n' Roll St. Pete Half Marathon.

  • St. Petersburg Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon results

    ROCK 'N' ROLL HALF MARATHON

  • Fort Lauderdale company applies for Cuba ferry

    FORT LAUDERDALE — A Fort Lauderdale company is still awaiting government approval to run a ferry between Port Everglades and Cuba.

  • Life and death, redemption hinge on sobering decisions

    Editor's note: This story was originall published in The Tampa Tribune on Nov. 20, 2005.

  • Drunken driver finds redemption, redirection

    In 2005, John Templeton drove drunk and killed a young woman. Now he and his father operate a drug and alcohol treatment center, and he uses his story of tragedy and restoration to help others.

  • Spotlight stokes hunger of fans of local diners

    Two weeks ago, Chris Rose hired three new kitchen workers for his EATS American Grill on South Dale Mabry Highway.

  • By winging it, buyer paid too much for the bird pitcher

    Q: Please tell me more about my bird-shaped pitcher. It is marked "Sevres" and has a fleur-de-lis mark. I know the mark means it was made in Ohio, not in France, but I have spotted similar pitchers going for $200 on eBay. Is this for real, and is mine really worth $200?

  • Nashville resort gardener takes care of 50,000 plants

    Proud of your big garden? Then consider Hollis Malone, who's in charge of maintaining 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and Southern species at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.

  • Fan the flame this Valentine's Day with Passion Fruit Soufflé

    What could be more perfect for Valentine's Day than Chef Daniel Boulud's version of a Passion Fruit Soufflé.

  • Genealogists must take care not to become pirates

    The Internet went a little wacky a couple of weeks ago, when Congress seemed on the road to considering the Stop Online Piracy Act proposed by Rep. Lamar S. Smith.

  • Share friend's African lily

    Q: I'm looking for a plant a friend has. The leaves are long and look like a lily, but my friend says it gets a round, large purple flower on a spike.  Do you know what this could be?

  • Carambola is safe for most people to eat

    Q: Is star fruit safe to eat? I love it, but friends have told me recently that it will mess up my medications, or that it will damage my kidneys or liver or something. Can I eat it?

  • The time is right for a fresh salad

    Butternut Caesar Salad

  • Owners must keep up homes, not the renters

    Q: I live in a community of houses in two phases. The phase where I live is completed. The other phase is still in the hands of the developer, and only a few owners live in there. The developer is in total control of the board. We do not have any owner on the board. In our bylaws, it states that owners can rent their homes. I see many problems with renters not keeping the homes up to standards. I would like to change the bylaws to read no homeowners can rent their homes. I have contacted the management company, and they are not sure about changing this bylaw. Can we change the bylaws to eliminate owners renting their homes? The management company cannot give us a direct answer.

  • Spring training: Plenty games to see close to home

    If you don't have the time or the inclination to travel outside the Tampa Bay area, you can still see a lot of baseball played by some of the best teams in the majors.

  • First lady talks fitness with religious leaders in Longwood

    Michelle Obama is spending her Saturday morning at a Florida church, talking with religious leaders about their role in helping people eat better and become more physically fit.

  • Hooters rejuvenates original restaurantView Video

    At 28 years old, the original Hooters restaurant on Gulf to Bay Boulevard was looking a bit rough.

  • 14 ways sex can be good for your health

    Just in time for Valentine's Day, we offer 14 ways sex can be beneficial to your health.

  • Chronic conditions' toll tallied

    The sunny fact that Americans are living longer, more productive lives has a dark side: More of us than ever live with chronic illnesses that are not only a drag on sufferers' time and energy, but on the nation's pocketbook. The Institute of Medicine put a dollar figure on the cost of caring for chronic illness in the United States — $1.5 trillion yearly, fully three-fourths of annual healthcare spending.

  • Consider healthy gifts for sweetheart

    This Valentine's Day, avoid the temptation to buy sweets for your sweetheart. Yes, the heart-shaped cookies, cakes and candies will be everywhere, but you can do better. The hosts of the syndicated talk show "The Doctors" (www.thedoctorstv.com) have these 10 healthy outside-the-chocolate-box alternatives to traditional Valentine's Day celebrations:

  • Tipping point: Making TVs safe

    The recent news of three Chicago-area children fatally crushed by falling TVs has rippled far beyond their communities to help reignite the debate on TV safety. The head of a national children's safety institution declared he will launch a specialized study on the topic, and the agency that sets TV safety standards is revisiting the matter.

  • How to pick a better 100-calorie snack

    Many companies now package snacks in 100-calorie portions, but they often don't contain the nutrients your body needs. "I love the concept of those, but the majority of them aren't the best options," says Chrissy Wellington, a nutritionist at Canyon Ranch health resort in Lenox, Mass. Some advice:

  • Study weighs in on overweight doctors' advice

    If you're overweight and trying to lose pounds, you may not get help from your doctor if he is overweight too, according to new research.

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