J.W. Mitchell High School art teachers Donna Fulton and Rick Fisher recently received a gift from the Sweet Pea Gallery in Tampa. One of the gallery's specialties is custom-painted ceiling fans, and the gallery gave several fan blades for Fulton's and Fisher's students for a project called a "Unity Fence." ...more

January 3, 2010

You've seen the commercials on TV, the ones with Sarah McLachlan singing while desperate images of cats and dogs flash across the screen. Perhaps you've said to yourself, "I can't go to those places." ...more

December 30, 2009

The Yiddish expression that declares "for goodness you'll get stoned" - with rocks, for our younger readers - has never been truer than it is today. During the last decade it became evident that Billy Joel was right: the good do die young. Those nasty, vicious, self-serving and evil people around us seem to live forever. They appear to thrive on the venom they exude. ...more

December 28, 2009

Most people enjoyed the presents they opened yesterday, the rest are in exchange lines today. And don't forget that today is the first day of the after Christmas sales. Happy shopping. ...more

December 26, 2009

Giving warmth for the holidays was the objective of students at Chasco Middle School. ...more

December 26, 2009

The holiday season is upon us, and we ask you to take the time to share your holiday photos and videos with TBO.com in our 2009 online holiday contest. ...more

December 25, 2009

April Slaughter remembers what it's like to need a helping hand. Years ago, she said she and her family were facing hardships and were assisted by community donations. Knowing that others out there helped her when she was down is something she said she'll never forget. ...more

December 25, 2009

John White just wanted a breather. With bags at his feet and a cell phone ringing in his pocket, White took a rest Thursday near the large Christmas tree at The Shops at Wiregrass. All around him, people toted bags, pushed small children in strollers and window-shopped. ...more

December 25, 2009

If you've been traveling this holiday season, you didn't need to ask a neighbor to watch your house anymore. New technology means you can do it yourself. ...more

December 25, 2009

Jericho Road provides food and gifts for those in need. ...more

December 24, 2009