It is insufficient to say that Tony Harris is the happiest human on the planet. Given the times, comparative superlatives have a way of failing. You might as well describe someone as the least-guilty inmate in Leavenworth, the tallest Munchkin, the most capable Detroit Lion, the Illinois governor most corruption-resistant. ...more

December 14, 2008

Apryl Willis carefully weeded through bills and junk mail the week before Thanksgiving, eager to find a postcard from Bill Trice. ...more

December 10, 2008

Central Pasco County residents on the hunt for real Christmas trees don't have to drive too far. As the holiday season makes itself known, lots catering to their needs are springing up on corners and keeping hours designed to meet the demands for everything from Scotch pines to Fraser firs. ...more

December 10, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Lisa Weiss pointed to a small, Charlie Brown-style Christmas tree and grinned. ...more

December 6, 2008

Thousands of Christmas tree buyers across the Bay area know the name Dan Parker. ...more

December 2, 2008

At least they're not going to lose money, but members of the South Hillsborough Lions Club are hoping more people will pick up a tree this weekend before Santa shows up looking for a place to stack the presents. ...more

December 22, 2007

When it comes to choosing a Christmas tree for her home in River Hills, Suzanne Carter has some say. Her two young daughters also declare their druthers each December, she said, but the man of the house decides which tree makes the final cut. ...more

December 17, 2007

Black Friday faded, Cyber Monday logged off. Can the next demand on the holiday dollar be far behind? ...more

November 27, 2007

TAMPA - Black Friday is gone, and Cyber Monday is here. Can the invasion of live Christmas tree lots be far off? ...more

November 26, 2007