DESTIN (AP) - A Panhandle fishing captain landed a 740-pound mako shark in a 40-minute battle with the big fish off the Destin coast. ...more

August 31, 2009

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio is right to target a 160-acre Tampa Bay tract for public acquisition. City and county officials should seize this opportunity to save a rare slice of undeveloped city waterfront. ...more

March 3, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman. ...more

February 20, 2009

A group of planners and architects called the Urban Charrette is proposing a small fleet of water taxis similar to water-borne services in Fort Lauderdale, New York City, Boston, San Diego and other cities. ...more

February 17, 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

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Bill Miller. ...more

February 8, 2009

Today's forecast calls for sunny, calm skies with temperatures in the low 70s. ...more

February 7, 2009

Some 25 boats decked out in holiday splendor from bow to stern caravanned with Santa Claus in tow on the sprawling lake spanning the community Dec. 13. ...more

December 24, 2008

It was an offer the Tarpon Springs City Commission could refuse. City commissioners were less than eager during their meeting Tuesday night to pay $5 million for an 8-acre parcel of land on the south bank of the Anclote River. ...more

November 21, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Rick Grassett. ...more

September 1, 2008