Francisco Ojeda took a stab at haiku and landed in the water. ...more

November 25, 2008

"Swan Peak," by James Lee Burke (Simon & Schuster, $25.95) ...more

August 17, 2008

Let's say you've got the whole day to yourself and you want to spend it with a few of your girlfriends - shopping, pampering, indulging yourself and catching up on all the latest. ...more

August 13, 2008

Rep. Brown-Waite Answers The Call Gus and I have daily questions we have to spend multitudinous amounts of time researching in the yellow pages, then drive through road rage traffic in those congested resource locations to get our answers; wasting precious, personal time. ...more

February 19, 2008

Call COPPS To Solve Neighborhood Woes Do you have a neighbor ignoring the fact their children use your yard as their own? Do your neighbor's children seek carte blanche trespass rights on your private property? Do your neighbor's children kick balls in your yard, climb the fence to retrieve it, shoot pellets at your no trespass signs. Do they authorize their children to drive the family riding lawnmower as a means of entertainment for joy riding on your residential street? Do your neighbor's children bring invited guests over, only to have you find them playing in your yard? ...more

December 11, 2007

SEBRING – Lakeshore Mall shoppers want to see more national retailers come to Sebring, and their top choice is American Eagle Outfitters, according to an informal survey. The survey was conducted earlier this year and several hundred responses were received, said Jenny Cheek, the mall's general manager. American Eagle, which sells casual clothes, targets 15 to 25-year-olds, according to the company's Web site. It offers jeans and graphic T-shirts as well as accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear. American Eagle currently operates 852 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 74 stores in Canada. ...more

December 2, 2007