It was early, and that made the drive out to one of my favorite hiking destinations a traffic-free pleasure. I, along with my dog, Angel, had visited this out-of-the-way conservation area only two days before. We were looking forward to a more thorough, weekend-style exploration of the trails that wind through these bare winter woods. ...more

January 13, 2008

A task force assembled to discuss a pole-or-troll zone for Cockroach Bay agreed last week to seek state guidance on four options that would give boaters quick access to the area but also might reduce damage to seagrass beds. ...more

October 27, 2007

TAMPA - An 80-year-old man who walked away from home this morning in his pajamas has been found in the mobile home park where he lives. Deputies in Hillsborough and Manatee counties had been searching for him for hours. ...more

October 19, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson (above right, with 'Reel Animals' partner Billy Nobles). ...more

October 19, 2007

Ruskin's Cockroach Bay is considered one of the jewels in the crown of a state-mandated habitat-restoration program. A public ceremony Nov. 2 will celebrate the program. ...more

October 17, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Frank Sargeant. ...more

October 14, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson (above right, with 'Reel Animals' partner Billy Nobles). ...more

October 5, 2007

Sitting as Hillsborough's Environmental Protection Commission, county commissioners last week approved a seagrass management plan for parts of Tampa Bay that fall under Hillsborough's jurisdiction. ...more

September 29, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right (with 'Reel Animals' partner Billy Nobles). ...more

September 21, 2007

Lewis F. Symmes III doesn't consider himself a rich man, but he does have an island. ...more

September 16, 2007