The Tea Parties in downtown Tampa on Wednesday drew hundreds of people protesting the federal stimulus package. Marlene Etzler of Tampa showed up at the noon protest wearing an Uncle Sam hat and toted signs and a "Don't Tread On Me" flag. "I wanted to come here to speak out to have my voice heard," she said. ...more

April 16, 2009

These warm days of March, enjoyable though they may be, remind us that warmer days are ahead, and one group of Freedom Plaza residents is already making plans for an August escape. Instead of sweltering, they will be savoring the sea breeze, looking for air-conditioned spaces, looking at a scenic shoreline, all while cruising along the New England coast aboard Holland America's Maasdam. ...more

March 25, 2009

Sock and Awe. Do not try to adjust your planet. ...more

October 15, 2008

Friends and family celebrated the 100th birthday of Edward Graham at a party Sunday at the Regency Park Civic Association. ...more

October 1, 2007