SUSAN BOYLE: I DREAMED A DREAM (COLUMBIA/SYCO) ** "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle deserves so much better than the painfully obvious and/or bombastic settings she's given on her debut album. Its failings are no surprise, given that it's overseen by 19 Entertainment, parent company of "Britain's Got Talent," "American Idol" and so on. ...more

November 27, 2009

Thank God we have young men like Spc. Coleman who still believe that freedom isn't free. ...more

August 6, 2009

Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir has been Tampa Bay's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Kaz. Columnist Martin Fennelly ponders who will show up this year. ...more

March 9, 2009

The effects of an ailing economy often manifest in added stress for a family. ...more

January 31, 2009

Jeff Lacy was there in Colorado Springs when he and Jermain Taylor were amateurs trying to make the U.S. Olympic boxing team. ...more

November 14, 2008

John Mayer probably could slide by on his good looks. They surely would keep him in the tabloids and on the arm of what seems like a different Hollywood star every week. ...more

August 31, 2008

"Anybody Any Minute," by Julie Mars (St. Martin's Press, $25) ...more

August 17, 2008

A group of about 30 artists will offer works for sale at a benefit Saturday to aid homeless female war veterans. ...more

July 30, 2008

Have you ever heard of the Tri-County Theatrical Troupe? Well, neither had I, then I read a small write-up on them in the paper. Thankfully, there was a phone number for more information, which I called. Minister Robert Walker told me all about the troupe and what they were trying to do, which is to spread the work of God through drama, song and dance. The troupe gave its first performance Saturday night. ...more

June 20, 2008

You may not know a Tampa company called Syniverse. But if you have a cell phone, you should give it a nod of thanks when your calls go through. ...more

June 17, 2008