Connie Perdue's Dec. 29 letter, in which she complimented Charley Reese as a "complete idiot," requires an answer, says Valentino Iandiorio of New Port Richey. ...more

January 16, 2008

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- Everyone knows Rio de Janeiro's carnival is supposed to be the greatest party on Earth, but to many, the hordes of sweaty, scantily clad bodies on display can be as intimidating as they are inviting. ...more

January 8, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights local school principals. This week's column features Susan Raburn, principal of Lincoln Elementary Magnet School for International Studies, 1207 E. Renfro St. The school's telephone number is (813) 757-9329. ...more

November 14, 2007

Five nights before Halloween - Friday -- will be a full moon. That night, those who dare are invited to participate in a Full Moon Walk from 7 to 9 p.m. at Camp Bayou, 315 S. Tamiami Trail. ...more

October 22, 2007

SUNRISE For the first 10 days of the season, injured D Dan Boyle has been taking in the view from the top. ...more

October 13, 2007

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-54) is a popular choice to showcase during Hispanic Heritage Month. ...more

October 8, 2007

The Devil Rays have always been about promises, promises - not to mention a brighter tomorrow, better days ahead, and a future that will be here in a year or two once the kids are ready. There's a reason for keeping their eyes forward, of course. Talking about tomorrow means you have a built-in excuse for losing today. ...more

September 28, 2007

Watching the Rays suffer through a painful late-game collapse was nothing new for Carl Crawford, but he had a different perspective on Thursday night's 8-7 loss to the Mariners. ...more

September 15, 2007