Gulf High may have one of the most experienced offensive backfields in the county. ...more

September 3, 2008

The Tropical Plant Fair at the University of South Florida is a great place to find truly exotic plants, along with classic solid performers for Central Florida. I found plenty of both at last month's event. ...more

August 14, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS - A proposal to construct a 128-unit "workforce" housing complex on 9-acres at Rainville Road and Alt 19 was deferred Monday night by the Planning and Zoning Board. The city staff had been recommending approval of a preliminary development plan for the project, known as Raintree Cove Apartments. Other details on the plan the developer offered Monday night, however, changed staff's view on the project, city planner Rodney Chatman said. ...more

August 2, 2008

NEW TAMPA - There is good news for drivers on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard: A new flyover making it easier to get onto Interstate 75 will open Friday, July 18, five months ahead of schedule. ...more

July 11, 2008

Southbound Interstate 75 lanes over U.S. 301 should open Monday instead of July 20, the state said Wednesday. Lane markings and other finishing work should be completed by July. ...more

June 19, 2008

There are restaurants, theaters, night life and the waterfront. Plus the bonus of a glimmering skyline at night. ...more

February 9, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The Town 'N Country Park Homeowners Civic Association has been putting out newsletters, in one form or another, for the past 40 years. ...more

February 6, 2008

Lukas Poderis was a normal-sized kid for much of his life until he shot up five inches when he was in the fifth grade. ...more

December 14, 2007

Florida usually doesn't end up at the top of any matrix measuring public education, but it recently scored big in a key measurement: the number of teachers who have earned a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ...more

December 10, 2007

The good thing about having a lead as sizeable as the one Tampa Bay holds in the NFC South is that it gives you a margin for error. The Bucs needed that margin Sunday as they were unable to make a big play when the opportunity presented itself. Despite the loss, the Bucs can still clinch if the Falcons beat the Saints tonight. ...more

December 10, 2007