This letter is in honor of Cyndy Dwyer who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 18. I want to thank all of the wonderful students, friends, administration from the school system and especially those children and others who participated in the wonderful memorial given by Avon Park Middle School. ...more

April 8, 2009

American Idol" finalist Chris Richardson (from Season 6) is scheduled to be at the grand opening celebration Saturday of a new AT&T store in Clearwater. ...more

March 26, 2009

Chabad of East Pasco and New Tampa held its first Grand Purim Bash on March 10 at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Highwoods Preserve, 8310 Galbreath Road. ...more

March 25, 2009

The First United Methodist Church of Land O' Lakes has been around for 50 years, but what many people don't realize is that it all started with a few dedicated people and some fliers. ...more

March 11, 2009

A local pub is holding an Irish block party Saturday that includes children's activities and a dog costume contest. ...more

March 11, 2009

The faces change from year to year, about as fast as the style of the clothes the students wear. The students and even the teachers come and go. The curriculum evolves, and so do the teaching methods. ...more

February 28, 2009

The economic downturn couldn't overshadow the Mardi Gras revelry Tuesday as partiers jostled for beads on parade routes and the French Quarter swelled with boozy fun and masked crowds. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Hernando Audubon Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special lecture this Thursday, Feb. 26. ...more

February 25, 2009

In an effort to ward off evil spirits, colorful lions helped ring in the Year of the Ox. ...more

February 11, 2009

Tampa's annual Gasparilla celebration doesn't end with the pirates' invasion and parade along Bayshore Boulevard. The parties, road race, beauty pageant, art festival and other events continue for weeks. Many South Tampa residents adorn their houses and yards with pirate-themed decorations, helping to keep themselves and others in high spirits for the duration of the Gasparilla season. ...more

February 11, 2009