"Heard it Through the Grapevine," by Matt Skinner (Mitchell Beazley, $24.99) ...more

March 29, 2009

In Ebba Patrick's backyard, more than a half-dozen black-and-white puppies bounce and roll. ...more

March 20, 2009

The colder weather may have given allergy sufferers a brief reprieve, but spring allergy season already has arrived. ...more

February 18, 2009

We roasted a goose for Christmas. It was delicious, but now we have 2 cups of goose fat from the pan. Is there anything we can use it for? ...more

February 1, 2009

And Don't Forget The Couch Upholstery soaks up allergens, too. A shot of Febreze Allergen Reducer Fabric Spray is said to reduce up to 75 percent of the allergens lurking in sofas, pet beds, curtains and the like. Every time you clean, spray until the surface is damp, then walk away. Don't use it on leather, and test it first on fabrics that may water spot, like silk. It's $4.99 for 27 ounces at major retailers. ...more

August 14, 2008

They came by the thousands last week to Mike Holmes' Lithia-Pinecrest horse farm – on foot, in cars and zipping through cyberspace. Their mission: to help a man build a special house for his kids, three of whom are struggling with cystic fibrosis. ...more

May 20, 2008

Ashton Woods Homes officials are excited about the company's rising sales figures and growth, especially in light of the slumping economy. ...more

May 4, 2008

Taking control of allergies is possible, even in a place like Tampa, which Forbes Magazine recently named the nation's 24th worst city for people suffering from allergies. It just takes an understanding of the illness and a defined attack strategy, experts say. ...more

May 2, 2008

It was less than 30 minutes into Thursday's news conference at the St. Pete Times Forum to hype the light heavyweight fight between Antonio Tarver and Clinton Woods that boxing promoter Gary Shaw showed his hand. ...more

February 8, 2008

TAMPA - It took less than 30 minutes into today's news conference inside the St. Pete Times Forum touting the light heavyweight fight between Antonio Tarver and Clinton Woods for boxing promoter Gary Shaw to show his hand. ...more

February 7, 2008