A few weeks back, during the celebration of the "discovery" of the new world by Christopher Columbus, there was a lot of controversial comments made about what he discovered and what kind of man he really was. And it was said that there were teachers who were telling their young charges the truth about the man whose accomplishment we recognize each October. ...more

November 7, 2009

Local health and social services agencies, along with community volunteers, joined forces recently to ensure children were ready for this week's opening of public schools. ...more

August 26, 2009

Gary and Sandy Eremita are "lost in the '50s." The Clearwater couple enjoy entertaining friends and neighbors. They also love to dance. ...more

January 28, 2009

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Thursday Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony ...more

September 10, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

September 10, 2008

Entrepreneurs Richard P. Knerr and Arthur K. Melin started out making slingshots in a garage in San Gabriel, Calif. They formed a company and named it Wham-O for the sound the shot makes when it hits the target. Their toy was a minor hit. ...more

August 10, 2008

Summer is here, and you know what comes next: You, standing with your hands on your hips, trying to get the kids to go outside and play. ...more

June 21, 2008

Richard Knerr, 82, co-founder of Wham-O Inc., which unleashed the granddaddy of American fads, the Hula Hoop, on the world a half-century ago along with another enduring leisure icon, the Frisbee, died Monday in Arcadia. ...more

January 17, 2008

Families are invited to play together - and find out how to stay healthy together - at the Pasco Kids First second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday. ...more

November 9, 2007

What started out as a home school project is now a working business for four Safety Harbor siblings. ...more

October 10, 2007