Odds are good that the legislative lunacy passed by the state House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee last week won't make it into law. ...more

March 28, 2009

St. Petersburg Beach angling fanatics Brad Ball, Chris Turner and Kevin Ahearn have spent many hours around the docks of Florida's west coast, and they had one common observation: The dock lights at most residences and waterfront businesses are ugly, inefficient and short-lived. ...more

February 8, 2009

"Swan Peak," by James Lee Burke (Simon & Schuster, $25.95) ...more

August 17, 2008

The Suncoast Tarpon Roundup, the nation's oldest tarpon tournament, announced a few months back that this year's event would finally go to an all-release format, and the rules have now been released, affirming that dramatic change. ...more

May 11, 2008

SEBRING –– Idea people are always energizing. Often praised by progressives and sometimes reviled by the status quo, they are exciting to be around regardless of your opinion. Ken Melvin is civic minded, always attending county meetings. He describes himself as a bull in a china shop and an eccentric. His home on Mi-La-Kee Avenue with its underwater mural airbrushed by artist Bruce Maltz is an example. Previously, Melvin was involved with recycling and demolition. Now his dream is to create a citizens' committee putting together a group of business people, newcomers and retired people. Last week he got appointed to a citizens committee, looking into an action plan to reopen Lake Denton. He wants to encourage anyone with positive ideas for government so money and taxes can be saved and positive plans made for the future. ...more

September 10, 2007