There were possibilities elsewhere, but Derek Shelton said he couldn't pass on the chance to coach a Tampa Bay Rays lineup that led the majors in stolen bases and set club records for home runs, walks and runs this season. ...more

October 22, 2009

Let's revitalize the downtown area, bring more people to the businesses and get more restaurants to come in. ...more

July 16, 2009

The folks behind Aldi are taking on the big guns of beauty by launching a line of budget beauty products. ...more

March 19, 2009

How much we make (or don't make) is one of those personal bits of information we like to keep to ourselves. ...more

February 25, 2009

It's not because I'm single and unattached that Valentine's Day fills me with a kind of internal cringing normally reserved for the sound of nails dragging down a chalkboard. It's not sour grapes or cynicism gone amuck. It's simply that Valentine's Day is, and nearly always has been, a crass, "What the heck am I going to get him or her" competition, that devalues spontaneity, simplicity, romance and - I'm pulling out the big guns here - most of all, love. ...more

February 14, 2009

Despite a valiant effort and big games by their big guns, South Florida fell to No. 1 Pitt 75-62 at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night. ...more

January 15, 2009

One of the major ways local charities raise money is by luring wealthy benefactors to posh events with the promise of gourmet food made and donated by the area's top chefs and restaurateurs. ...more

January 11, 2009

SEBRING — The longest game this season for the Sebring senior softball league took place on Tuesday between the Reflections and Discount Aluminum Teams. The merry-go-round slugfest, which went 10 innings was won 25-24 by Reflections. Gary Vanthournout led Reflections at the plate, going 4 for 6 and getting on base in the 10th inning. Joe Hynzy then slammed a double to drive Gary home for the winning run. Hynzy finished 5 for 7 with two doubles, while Bill Yeager was 4 for 6 with a home run, Wayne Hill was 5 for 6, and Kyle Saunders, Ron Lewis, Cal Bready, Ed Lindberg each went 4 for 6. For Discount Aluminum, James Gilbert was 5 for 5 with two homers, Leslie Smith was 4 for 5 with a home run and Rudy Pibble and Ken Crandall were each 4 for 5. ...more

February 18, 2008

WRESTLING Behind 11 placers, NCT garners team crown at the eight-team American Legion Tourney. ...more

February 1, 2008

There is a first time for everything. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was winning their first Super Bowl in 2003 and for the Tampa Bay Lightning, it was winning the Stanley Cup in 2004. ...more

February 1, 2008