As a model participant in the recent Celebration Of Life Fashion show honoring cancer survivors, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the attendees who's support was instrumental in making the show a financial success for such a worthy cause. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not thank all the models, sponsors and organizers who made it possible. Some of which are: The Heartland Realtors Association, Four Points by Sheraton, renown hair stylist "Pablo," his staff of makeup artists, plus Kathy and Maria of Allaire's Hair Salon; also, Photography by Jerry, Dress Barn, Maxcy's Mens Wear, Dillards and Wild Artist Jewelry. Of course, special accolades for our director Sherrie Abraham, her staff and all of the almost 100 persons who contributed their time and effort. One of life's greatest pleasures is doing good for others, with good friends. Nancy Trautman Sebring ...more

March 14, 2009

I've just lived through one of the most frustrating weeks of my life. It felt like I spent the entire seven days doing just one thing – waiting. I hate waiting. I waited for phone calls that never came, for mail that didn't arrive, and for a repairman who never showed. I waited in the doctor's office and the post office and the coffee shop. I waited in a checkout line so long I finally had to give up and go back to work without my0 lunch. On the job, it seemed every assignment I tackled could not be completed without waiting for someone else to do his part first, which, of course, he (or she) never did. I sent polite e-mail reminders, and waited some more. I made phone calls and was put on hold. Several times I waited till the phone grew permanently attached to my ear, only to be told he'd call me back. But he didn't. ...more

February 15, 2009

The state thought a new median on U.S. 41 would improve safety, but business owners in the area complain it decreased access to their stores and caused confusion and lost business. Now, the state says it will address at least part of the problem brought on by the $42 million widening of Causeway Boulevard, which is entering its second year. ...more

February 12, 2009

TAMPA -- About 400 people gathered today for a luncheon and fashion show that included wives of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and other local celebrities as models to benefit the St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation. ...more

December 11, 2008

"I was told my son is a hero - that he may have saved a life. In reality, he was one of a number of heroes. A whole group of friends - and friends of friends - took action because they recognized warning signs and they didn't ignore them. Whether having learned the warning signs at school, or through TV or billboard campaigns, it doesn't matter. What matters is that they reached out when a young girl was hurting and may have saved her life. ...more

November 29, 2008

The father of a college student whose suicide was broadcast live over a webcam said Saturday he was appalled by the virtual audience that egged on his son and called for tougher regulation of Internet sites. ...more

November 23, 2008

The Lake Placid Police Department is continuing its investigation into a Sunday night shooting at the JFK Trailer Park that left one man in serious condition. ...more

November 5, 2008

The nation's largest gathering of minority Ph.D. students is taking place through Sunday at the Tampa Waterside Marriott. More than 1,000 doctoral students and college faculty members have assembled to train, network and resolve a mounting challenge: the thin ranks of minority faculty nationwide. ...more

October 24, 2008

A woman who won a settlement against a Plant City-based farm over pesticide use this year is testifying against the company in a related probe in North Carolina. ...more

September 11, 2008

The message that FSU defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews wants his players to get is simple. It has remained the same throughout his FSU days - to grow as a person. ...more

August 27, 2008