Marty Petty, publisher of the St. Petersburg Times, is resigning in an effort to streamline management, the newspaper announced to employees Wednesday. ...more

August 20, 2009

For the dieter who's looking to lose a few, 100-calorie packs seem like a big help. ...more

February 14, 2009

We're a culture obsessed with buff midsections, so it's no surprise there are plenty of diets targeting a flat belly. ...more

January 10, 2009

TAMPA – Cincinnati's Brian Kelly was a unanimous choice for coach of the year, while Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy and linebacker Scott McKillop were the offensive and defensive players of the year in the media's second annual All-Big East football team. The Bearcats, who won the league title under Kelly, dominated the team, with eight players selected. The 25-player team was selected by eight media members, each of whom covers one of the league's teams. The list was compiled by The Tampa Tribune. ...more

December 8, 2008

Lotto sales in the state may have hit a record despite tougher economic times, but sales here are down. ...more

September 1, 2008

"High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed," by Michael Kodas (Hyperion, $24.95) ...more

May 4, 2008

University of South Florida senior LB Ben Moffitt and sophomore DE George Selvie were among seven unanimous selections for the Tampa Tribune's inaugural All-Big East media teams, voted on by one beat writer that covers each Big East school. ...more

November 29, 2007

Lillian Carter, or Miss Lillian, as most Americans called President Carter's mother, was 67 years old when she applied to the Peace Corps. That was some 40 years ago and she literally had to have her head examined before she was accepted. Fortunately, she came through the psychiatric assessment with flying colors and paved the way for recognition of the tremendous value of seniors being part of the Peace Corps. Most boomers and beyonds can remember the establishment of the Peace Corps by President Kennedy in 1961. According to a Peace Corps Online article, at its peak in the 1960s, there were 15,500 volunteers, with only 1 percent over age 50. In 2006, with 7,810 people serving worldwide, 6 percent were 50 or older. ...more

November 16, 2007