With the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics now only 75 days off, the dreaded and not-so-unfamiliar B-word is once again being mentioned by a few invited nations looking to make a statement on one of the world's biggest stages. That word, of course, is boycott – the political tact used by nations wishing to show their displeasure with either the game's host, or just something they don't agree with in the world. ...more

May 24, 2008

The developer of a proposed RV beach resort in Hernando Beach has withdrawn his request. ...more

May 13, 2008

Rall Why Reader Subscribes Re: Peter Stathis' rant about Rall. I would expect no less from Mr. Stathis, since I have had the displeasure of reading many of his letters which you seem to find desirable to print on a regular basis. ...more

May 8, 2008

"Burn Zone," by James O. Born (G.P. Putnam's Sons, $25.95) ...more

February 17, 2008

Seldom is the re-signing of a veteran running back who averaged five touches per game the previous season significant. ...more

February 16, 2008

A recent article in the Tampa Tribune spoke to the many "bells and whistles" being offered or soon to be offered in modern autos. A technology company spokesman is quoted as saying "Everybody wants to take their living room with them." Including DVD players and computers? I wonder what ever happened to keeping one's mind on the road? What was interesting is that with all the gadgets mentioned a simple device like a clock was not included. With everyone's need to be in more than one place at a time and with a GPS to tell them where to go you'd think they would like to know if they will get there on time. Oh yeah, I do have a clock in my car but it's built into the radio which is inconvenient to look at and, depending on where the sun is, impossible to see in the daylight. ...more

January 26, 2008

Regarding "City Leader Wants Ikea Assembled Differently" (Metro, Jan. 15): I read this article about Linda Saul-Sena's communique to Ikea voicing her displeasure with the design of their building. I, too, have issues with the designs of many structures being built in Tampa and elsewhere. However, when I write letters, I use my personal stationary and I make my suggestions in my name only. ...more

January 16, 2008

AVON PARK — A dejected Red Devil head coach Luther Clemons showed his displeasure with his team after a 57-54 overtime loss to the Braden River Pirates in a Class 4A-District 10 showdown on Tuesday. "Coach cancelled practice tomorrow," AP center Cleveland Nobles said after leaving the locker room after the game. The reason for this type of reaction from their coach came when Virgil Cooper fouled Braden River's Marc McKeon with 0.6 seconds left in regulation and a 49-47 lead that put the forward on the charity stripe, where he drained both free throws to send the game into overtime. ...more

December 13, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Although not opening until 2009, a park to be created adjacent to the future Town 'N Country Commons has a name. ...more

October 24, 2007

Things could have been better Tuesday for Berkeley Prep golf coach Tom Shea. But not much better. ...more

October 24, 2007