The girl's sneakers looked brand-new, and Bonnie Kirstein wondered whether it was appropriate to include her on the list of students who would receive donated Christmas gifts. ...more

December 26, 2007

'Tis the season to make Visa and MasterCard rich, foolishly battle the guy with a gun rack in his truck for that premier parking space, and contemplate how much giving your wife a rice cooker shows true love. ...more

December 23, 2007

The burglar who interrupted an off-duty Clearwater police officer's shower this week also may have ruined a nearby family's Christmas, police said. ...more

December 22, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS - The burglar who interrupted an off-duty Clearwater police officer's shower this week also may have ruined a nearby family's Christmas, police said. ...more

December 21, 2007

SEBRING — Area merchants are scrambling to provide shoppers with the year's hottest selling Christmas gifts. And sometimes customers even surprise a salesperson with their generosity. Sean Faber, a sales representative at the Alan Jay Auto Mall, said it's not uncommon to give a car as a surprise gift for Christmas. "I've driven a car and parked it in a garage and then put a bow on it," said Faber. Faber said he has a good idea of his wife's car preferences, but sometimes when exceptional students are rewarded by parents with a vehicle, they should be happy with every detail, including the color choice. He said few complain. ...more

December 21, 2007

"Playing for the Troops" was recently hosted by the Brookridge Community at its clubhouse. A capacity audience of more than 300 people attended and made donations toward the packages that are sent to troops overseas. ...more

December 19, 2007

HUDSON - A 66-year-old Hudson man who once worked for Toys for Tots is accused of stealing from the organization, which provides Christmas gifts to underprivileged children. ...more

December 18, 2007

SEBRING — Have a gift you want to send out before Christmas? For standard mail, Monday was the deadline, and deadlines are fast approaching for express mail. ...more

December 18, 2007

My favorite childhood Christmas gifts were china tea sets and child-sized pots and pans. It's no wonder I grew up loving to cook and bake. ...more

December 15, 2007

My favorite childhood Christmas gifts were china tea sets and child-sized pots and pans. It's no wonder I grew up loving to cook and bake. ...more

December 14, 2007