indeed, deserves - flourishes of attention. Publicly praising a dutiful employee, for instance. Reiterating abiding affection for a spouse. Telling the offspring you're proud of them, and explaining why. ...more

January 23, 2009

He's humble, friendly and deeply religious. He says "yes, sir" repeatedly during an interview. ...more

December 29, 2008

To some, Veterans Day means a day of relaxation. It means more to Army Lt. Col. James Botters, a professor of military science and leadership at the University of South Florida. ...more

November 12, 2008

Last week, a group of USF students, faculty and guests gathered outside the new Phyllis P. Marshall Student Center to honor the old building which is about to be razed. The speakers included school luminaries including President Judy Genshaft, a representative of the Phyllis Marshall family, (that would be me, as Phyllis was my first cousin once-removed, which is a West Virginia thing) and people who have been a part of the center, past and present. ...more

September 30, 2008

PALM HARBOR - The motorcyclist killed Wednesday night in a crash on U.S. 19 has been identified as Justin Harris, 29, of 5545 Riddle Road, Clearwater. Harris was riding a 2005 Suzuki GSX 1000 on U.S. 19 at a high rate of speed when a Volkswagen coming out of County Road 95 turned in front of him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

May 29, 2008

GIRLS SOCCER Younger sister Alyx McKinney feeds cousin Ashley Custodio for the game's lone goal as Lady Bears shock Springstead (and older sister Taylor McKinney), 1-0. ...more

January 10, 2008

Jim Pollard, Annie Mae Thompson Robinson's son, says his mom partied hearty for two days recently to celebrate her 99th birthday. ...more

September 24, 2007