Almost a century ago, master shoemaker Vasile George Faklis arrived in Tarpon Springs from the Greek island of Symi and began plying his trade. In addition to making shoes, Faklis could also diagnose and correct his customers' foot problems. Today, his grandson, also named Vasile George, tends to people's feet at Faklis Orthopedic Service, on Tarpon Avenue. A board-certified and state-licensed orthotist, his knowledge of the human foot is up a notch from that of his grandfather, who learned his craft through an apprenticeship in Greece. ...more

July 12, 2008

Drew Jones, the new owner of the 20-acre Henscratch Farms, Vineyard and Winery, has made a big career leap, and it shows in his ankles. ...more

July 10, 2008

LAKE PLACID - Drew Jones, the new owner of the 20-acre Henscratch Farms, Vineyard and Winery, has made a big career leap, and it shows in his ankles. Three days into "management training" from Henscratch's former owners, Jones found his ankles scabbed and bleeding from fire ant bites. ...more

July 9, 2008

The Lightning's stuffed cupboard found enough room on the shelf of overstocked forwards for one more. ...more

July 8, 2008

Dario Franchitti's bid to transition from open-wheel racing star to successful NASCAR driver suffered another major blow Tuesday when he lost his ride. ...more

July 2, 2008

Former Chamberlain High basketball player Arius Fayson, the motorcyclist killed late Saturday night after he crashed his motorcycle into the back of an SUV on Interstate 75, was remembered as a "real positive, upbeat, likable person." ...more

July 1, 2008

The start of free agency is like Christmas morning in July around the NHL. ...more

July 1, 2008