For more than 20 years, Arnold Martinez has been painting scenes of Tampa landmarks especially his beloved Ybor City. ...more

October 4, 2007

Cigar manufacturers in the Tampa Bay area and elsewhere got a reprieve Wednesday from a huge tax increase when President Bush refused to sign a bill to renew and expand a children's health insurance program into law. ...more

October 4, 2007

It's a pity those eager to bash President Bush are using the emotional appeal of health insurance for poor children as a political club. ...more

October 4, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - When Thompson Cigar Co. decided to pave the way for the cigar mail-order business, postage stamps were half a cent and a box of 100 stogies was about $10. ...more

September 12, 2007