The scenes seared into the minds of those who know Bobby Yurkanin differed only in place: Whether in the pool, around the dinner table or at the bowling alley, he was the 50-something man whose life had long before been handed over to the sickness of his parents. Always his father was by his side. ...more

November 8, 2009

Anna Gray pored over the book that instructed her how to properly dissect the pig fetus. ...more

February 4, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Bright, colorful, whimsical and a little funky. Anne Fraass exudes these adjectives whether in her home, artwork or her personality. ...more

January 8, 2009

There's something about a brand new year that's invigorating and refreshing. It's like starting over again with a clean slate. ...more

January 2, 2009

Evgeny Artyukhin spoke to his brother Sergei, who lives in Moscow, early Saturday morning to wish his sibling a happy 32nd birthday. As a present, Sergei asked his brother to score a goal for him. ...more

November 2, 2008

It might have been the Rays' first appearance in the World Series, but the game they played Wednesday night against Philadelphia looked awfully familiar. ...more

October 23, 2008

The game was tied late Sunday night in the bottom of the fifth, and the next innings were going to bring either euphoria or despair for the Rays. That's when Rocco Baldelli walked to the plate to face Boston's Jon Lester in the deciding game of the American League Championship Series. ...more

October 22, 2008

DEFENSIVE MVP PROFILE Senior linebacker Alfredo Lindo returns this season as the team's top tackler, pacing the Shark defense. ...more

September 4, 2008

There are several adjectives that can be used to describe Armwood seniors Mywan Jackson and Rob Jones. The three most common adjectives offensive coordinator Chris Taylor uses are athletic, explosive and versatile. ...more

September 4, 2008

Every time I see gymnastics on the TV, I can't help but think of Kathy Rimer. Kathy, along with her husband Jim, is the owner-operator of Get-A-Grip gymnastics' school in Sebring. She also owned the boutique Iris and Butterflies on the Circle, which she closed earlier this year so she could concentrate on her newer youth oriented venture. ...more

August 16, 2008