There is a look one's children cultivate that marks the delicate transition from respected parent to aging dolt. ...more

December 25, 2007

The rumors just won't die. As hours ticked off the clock Friday without West Virginia officials calling a news conference to announce its new head coach - Florida assistant Doc Holliday is reportedly the leading candidate - Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher's name kept popping up as a possible candidate. ...more

December 22, 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

Just minutes after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their playoff spot Sunday, fans were calling Bucs & Bulls Heaven for the Bay area's most sought-after sports garment of the week. ...more

December 19, 2007

TAMPA - Just hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their playoff spot, the machines at VF Imagewear were cranking out the Bay area's most highly sought sports garment of the week. ...more

December 18, 2007

It would take a DeLorean and the flux capacitor from the movie "Back to the Future" to take a ride back in time and observe the events surrounding the nativity story 2,000 years ago. ...more

December 15, 2007

Imagine a place where you can knock out all your Christmas shopping in less than an hour. ...more

December 15, 2007

Rogers' Christmas House Village Lifts Spirits A few days ago I made a seasonal visit to Rogers' Christmas House Village. There were many shoppers on that Sunday afternoon, but nowhere near as many as other times. ...more

December 15, 2007

BRANDON - It would take a Delorean and the flux capacitor from the movie "Back to the Future" to take a ride back in time and observe the events surrounding the Nativity story 2,000 years ago. ...more

December 12, 2007

I spent Saturday night relaxing at Highlands Hammock State Park with lots of other people, listening to the songs of the California Toe Jam Band. The weather was perfect (if not a bit too warm), the food was plentiful, and my $10 in raffle tickets supported someone else winning the 50/50 prize. It was a nice way to pass the evening, far from the crowds and lines at every store in my Christmas shopping lineup. My mother recently asked me what I want for Christmas. I think I was much easier to shop for as a kid. I knew what I wanted. I went meticulously through the Sears Wishbook, making a list for Santa, complete with catalog page numbers, item numbers, and prices. Give me a talking G.I. Joe with Kung Fu Grip, a Haunted Mansion 3-D board game, some books, candy to fill the stocking...and, oh, you can keep the underwear and socks. ...more

December 10, 2007