Opus sleeps with the bunnies, and Stephen Allen of Lutz saw it coming. Opus, the quirky, 28-year-old penguin who first waddled his way into American culture nearly 30 years ago as a character in the "Bloom County" comic strip, was last seen sound asleep in a snug bed with a stuffed bunny nuzzling his neck. ...more

November 11, 2008

A desire to put thought to paper brought 14 students to the two-week writers' camp that wrapped up last week at Weightman Middle School. ...more

July 8, 2008

He has the acting chops. We know that much about Charles S. Dutton, the charismatic, bald and burly performer whose awarding-winning work has appeared on television and stage and in the movies. ...more

November 2, 2007

Independent Day School put its wishes for peace on display. About 180 teachers, administrators and middle school students observed the United Nations' International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 by forming a human peace sign at the private school in Carrollwood. They arrived early to school and stood to form the symbol, holding a moment of silence to recognize hopes for peace worldwide. ...more

October 10, 2007

Independent Day School put its wishes for peace on display. About 180 teachers, administrators and middle school students observed the United Nations' International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 by forming a human peace sign at the private school in Carrollwood. They arrived early to school and stood to form the symbol, holding a moment of silence to recognize hopes for peace worldwide. ...more

October 6, 2007