Last year's Ride for Humanity raised more than $12,000 for East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. ...more

March 21, 2009

Super job Congratulations to Dick Beard and the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee. Super Bowl XLIII and all of the festivities surrounding the big game was an enormous success. Everything was top notch. From the hotels to the restaurants to all of the volunteers, everyone went above and beyond to pull off a fantastic celebration. We here at the South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee tip our hat to you. ...more

February 4, 2009

"The Elfish Gene: Dungeons, Dragons and Growing Up Strange," by Mark Borrowcliffe (Soho Press, $25) ...more

November 9, 2008

"The Lace Reader," by Brunonia Barry (William Morrow. $23) ...more

July 27, 2008

No one planning a trip to Europe needs to be reminded to see Big Ben and the Leaning Tower. But it's the unusual experiences that are often the most memorable part of a trip. Study up in advance and you can enjoy places and experiences like these: ...more

November 25, 2007

Well, you missed it. The Heartland Idol contest is over for this year, and the ones of you who didn't make it down to the Circle to watch have no idea what great entertainment you missed. I am sure there are some who would like to hang the judges up by their toe nails for the way the judging went. But I have to admit I was rooting for Christopher Allen the whole time. Christopher had the whole package: voice, poise, and super stage presence. I also have to give it to Shawn Knowles for his stage presence. To me that is what entertainment is all about, not just being able to sing. No matter how great a voice a person has if the person bores me they have lost me. ...more

November 16, 2007