The state constitution wisely provides that every 20 years, a panel of experts must review how Florida collects and spends our money. This year the re-evaluation has begun with the state voters eager for fundamental change yet confused by a ballot measure that doesn't get the job done. ...more

December 9, 2007

By this time next year, a group of Sharks athletes will be swimming in bigger waters. ...more

November 21, 2007

By this time next year, a group of Sharks athletes will be swimming in bigger waters. ...more

November 21, 2007

At this point, it's starting to sound like a golden opportunity for the Tampa Bay area - or, if the economy doesn't improve, a white elephant in the making. ...more

November 15, 2007

AVON PARK –– The last words Avon Park girls basketball head coach Paulette Daley said before she walked off the court during the Class 4A-District 10 championship game against Sebring last season have built the foundation and set the tone for the Red Devils this year. "We'll be back," said a confident Daley. Those words are the rallying cry for the more focused and discipline squad that is devoid of senior leadership, but has the tools to push the defending-district-champion Blue Streaks to the limit. "It was a very challenging year," said Daley, who led Avon park to a 14-5 overall record last season. "The second year should be smoother, since the girls know my system and they know full well that the district title slipped out of their hands." The "oh-so-close" moniker was placed on the Red Devils last season after holding the undefeated Blue Streaks to 16 points in the first half of the district championship game, but couldn't capitalize on Sebring's off night, as the score was tied at intermission. ...more

November 13, 2007

AVON PARK — It isn't easy to have your dreams in your grasp, only to see them dashed in an instant. The hardest part should be moving on from such a turn of events, but the Avon Park Red Devils football team is as resilient as it is tough. AP head coach Earnest Perkins and his staff have had their share of ups and downs this season — with only one win to show for all their hard work — yet the young Red Devils were still knocking on the door to the playoffs. ...more

November 9, 2007

Urban Meyer missed a golden opportunity this past weekend. ...more

October 9, 2007