The foremost of many curiosities in the Alex Rodriguez mea culpa Tuesday is his assertion that his cousin made him do it. Let's explore that for a moment, shall we? ...more

February 18, 2009

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio was in the news this week amid speculation she might consider a run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be up for grabs with Mel Martinez's decision to do something else for a living. ...more

February 15, 2009

Actors in the Stage Company at Tampa Preparatory performed a musical version of "Wind in the Willows" for children at Tampa Day School on Jan. 14 and at Hillsborough County Children's Shelter on Jan. 23. The 45-minute presentation included song and dance in a re-telling the classic children's story. Theater teacher Scott Warfell said for a long time he has wanted to create a Tampa Prep traveling production that would bring theater to schools across the county. It now is possible through the generosity of a Tampa Prep parent. "Wind in the Willows" will continue to be presented through the remainder of the school year. ...more

February 11, 2009

Tampa's annual Gasparilla celebration doesn't end with the pirates' invasion and parade along Bayshore Boulevard. The parties, road race, beauty pageant, art festival and other events continue for weeks. Many South Tampa residents adorn their houses and yards with pirate-themed decorations, helping to keep themselves and others in high spirits for the duration of the Gasparilla season. ...more

February 11, 2009

What passed for a crowd at the Sun Dome was actually making a bit of noise Tuesday night when Dominique Jones finished off a breakaway dunk. The game had been threatening to get away from the University of South Florida, but now the Bulls were within five points of Providence. ...more

February 10, 2009

Tampa Bay Water takes very seriously its dual responsibilities of environmental protection and providing drinking water for public health and safety, so I'd like to respond to your editorial of Jan. 31 ("Water Plan Harms Progress," Our Opinion). ...more

February 7, 2009

Kurt Warner was all alone Sunday night, walking glumly down the sideline as silver confetti spilled around him. ...more

February 2, 2009

Ben Roethlisberger is what his football team needs him to be - poised and under control, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

February 1, 2009

Kurt Warner will lead the formerly never-win Arizona Cardinals into Super Bowl XLIII, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

January 31, 2009

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio will face some obstacles if she decides to run for the U.S. Senate. She's never run a statewide campaign, doesn't have a money-raising network at the ready and is little known outside Hillsborough. Her centrist views could hurt her in a Democratic primary that attracts left-leaning voters. ...more

January 29, 2009