water. If the current dry spell became permanent, many people would have to leave Florida for there to be adequate water for those who remained. But it doesn't work that way. Dry spells become wet spells. Developers point to the excess water and develop with abandon. They seem to want us to thank them for filling in wet areas and reducing mosquito growth. ...more

May 3, 2009

A retired Sarasota pediatrician say this year's pollen readings eclipse the record-breakers of previous years. ...more

March 20, 2009

Greek playwright Aristophanes is considered the "Father of Comedy" and the "Prince of Ancient Comedy" -- heavy titles for a guy gifted in funny. And if he were alive today, he likely would have loved American Stage Theatre's adaptation of his 2,500-year-old comic drama "Lysistrata." ...more

March 19, 2009

After watching an 18-point second-half lead disappear, Tampa Catholic junior Colette Eule took it upon herself to lift the Crusaders to a 53-49 win against Plant in the championship of the Craig Keeler Memorial Christmas Tournament on Tuesday. ...more

December 24, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's 16-county region has weathered more than two and a half years of drought. And, unfortunately, there are no guarantees that this summer's rainy season will finally put an end to the long dry spell. ...more

July 3, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - The mosquito season is here and recent heavy rainfall in the Trinity and Hudson area is prompting action from the Pasco Mosquito Control District. Mosquitoes thrive on standing water to breed, and some isolated spots in West Pasco picked up as much as 4.5 inches of rain last week, according to Dennis Moore, the district's director. ...more

June 21, 2008

Phil Mickelson is this week's local hero. ...more

June 11, 2008

I waited four years. Four very long, stomach-wrenching years. What happened between Carrie and Mr. Big after he rushed to Paris to pronounce his love? Did Samantha give in to monogamy with Smith after her chemo bout? Did Charlotte live happily ever after? How IS Brooklyn, Miranda? ...more

June 10, 2008

The Rays got back to baseball Friday night and found it agreed with them. ...more

June 7, 2008

Walking my wife's puppy upward of 50 miles a week affords me a unique view of several nearby neighborhoods. ...more

May 21, 2008