In church on Sunday, before the service started, I observed a young girl between 10 and 12 years old walking up and down the aisle, greeting people with the aplomb of a 40 year old. ...more

December 31, 2008

One game into the American League Championship Series, the homefield advantage the Rays carved out during a six-month season is gone. ...more

October 11, 2008

One game into the American League Championship Series, the home-field advantage the Rays carved out over a six-month season is gone. ...more

October 11, 2008

If you had a high opinion of Sarah Palin before Thursday's interview with ABC News, you probably still do. If you had thought she is not qualified to be president, the sit-down probably confirmed that judgment. ...more

September 17, 2008

In his attempt to redesign the Washington Redskins offense, rookie coach Jim Zorn has constantly peppered Jason Campbell with all sorts of phrases. One of them: "Avoid, reset and throw." ...more

September 15, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE DEBS SOFTBALL Louisiana-bound Brooksville squad cruises to second straight title by crushing West Pasco, 12-0. ...more

July 6, 2008

Pirates, pirates everywhere. They will invade on ships, fire guns and sack the city over Gasparilla weekend, when Tampa succumbs to debauchery. But not all pirates are of the nasty sort, and some actually sing and dance with aplomb. ...more

January 16, 2008

When "Ugly Betty" first hit the airwaves last year, Elizabeth McLaughlin tuned in every week. ...more

January 6, 2008

When the impoverished seamstress Mimi sighs her last breath and Rodolfo cries out in anguish, the curtain goes down on a story of love and loss that always merits revisiting. ...more

November 18, 2007

No one is quite sure what it is the Bucs owners want from Coach Jon Gruden this season. Surely, they want to see their team improve under his guidance, but the degree of improvement Gruden needs to obtain to keep his job remains a mystery. ...more

September 24, 2007