Food Network star Rachael Ray has a new cookbook out. So does superchef Thomas Keller. And Ruth Reichl's farewell "Gourmet Today" recipe collection is on the shelves. ...more

December 13, 2009

Every fair in the country has rides, food and colorful characters. But the Florida Strawberry Festival remains unique. Its daily slate of top-notch concerts is a big draw that few of its counterparts can match. The Plant City locale makes it convenient to everyone in Central Florida. ...more

February 17, 2009

You probably know certain people who are just so easy to get along with. They are popular, colorful characters. They're great at parties because everyone likes them and they can fit in with just about any company. In fact, they're very much like Achilleas. ...more

January 18, 2009

Pro football's bad guy image has been passed from the Los Angeles Raiders to the Washingon Redskins. ...more

November 20, 2008

Are the colorful characters involved in this latest series of media sideshows concerned about the fate of Sabrina Aisenberg, or are they simply interested in drumming up publicity for themselves? ...more

August 6, 2008

Are the colorful characters involved in this latest series of media sideshows concerned about the fate of Sabrina Aisenberg, or are they simply interested in drumming up publicity for themselves? ...more

August 6, 2008

Helping Those At Risk Regarding "Region Needs To Wake Up To Teen Sex Trafficking" (Our Opinion, July 13): ...more

July 20, 2008

You have to love the summer. Book publishers start cranking out the releases, hoping to catch you in a reading mood. Mission accomplished, as far as I am concerned. The following are among the books available this week. ...more

June 22, 2008

Surf the TV channels anywhere in America on a given weekday, and chances are you'll find a former Miami judge holding court. ...more

June 16, 2008

The timing is perfect. She couldn't have planned it any better. ...more

May 31, 2008