Bobby Bowden's Farewell Tour arrived in Jacksonville on Saturday, with Florida State's players and assistant coaches answering the next round of questions about their retiring coach. ...more

December 27, 2009

More than 100 youngsters with hearing disabilities received free digital hearing aids Monday, compliments of the Starkey Hearing Foundation and Publix Super Markets Charities. The children were chosen to participate in the giveaway based on the recommendations of local professionals, school districts and special education centers. As if the free help wasn't enough, the children also received encouragement from celebrity guests, including a couple of Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...more

May 5, 2009

Wharton boys soccer coach Scott Ware remembers playing in the King High Soccer Tournament during his high school career. "I remember back in the eighties, I played in the King tournament," Ware said. "It was like the county championship for soccer back in the eighties." ...more

January 7, 2009

Not long into "Twilight," the teenaged Bella (Kristen Stewart) sits in the cafeteria at her new school in tiny Forks, Wash. She's an awkward kid trying to fit in. And then in walks Edward (Robert Pattinson), and the two see each other for the first time, and they can't stop looking. ...more

November 20, 2008

I read, sometimes with amusement, John Reiners' column in your newspaper. I have met and spoke with John on a few occasions, but try to stay away from politics knowing his views and mine aren't always the same. I also know John's charming and very talented wife, Marsha. I had the fortune to be with her in a few plays at Stage West, and not only can she sing, but is also a very fine actress. ...more

September 7, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - Gregory Kennedy had a large circle of friends, and some say he would have done anything to protect them. ...more

August 1, 2008

At Gulf High School, there is a large plaque in volleyball coach Shari Schau's office. The plaque lists the all-time career leader in aces, digs, serving attempts and good serves. After each category is the name of one player - Amanda Gardner. ...more

February 12, 2008

Finding plants that thrive in shady area and under trees is a problem but not impossible. If that's a dilemma for you, I have some helpful ideas. ...more

January 27, 2008

DEAR ABBY: I am a retired pediatric dentist who frequently treated children other dentists couldn't manage or preferred not to. ...more

November 23, 2007