It's impossible to criticize parents who want to watch their children perform in school activities. It's not so difficult if these same parents have little or no interest in how their children do in the classroom. It's clear, though, that our local schools have a problem, and it has more to do with parents than kids. ...more

November 8, 2009

Barksdale Senior Center in Tampa is a wonderful program for senior citizens. I have been going there five years. The center gives seniors the opportunity to keep in shape and thus maintain their health as much as possible. ...more

October 6, 2009

Residents throughout the city seem drawn to the code compliance department's latest means of transportation. ...more

August 24, 2009

The GFWC Temple Terrace Woman's Club, Temple Terrace Junior Woman's Club and Temple Terrace Juniorettes joined forces again this year to participate in the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade. ...more

July 15, 2009

Name of Business: JR's Internet Cafe Address of Business: ...more

February 22, 2009

The foremost of many curiosities in the Alex Rodriguez mea culpa Tuesday is his assertion that his cousin made him do it. Let's explore that for a moment, shall we? ...more

February 18, 2009

A Hillsborough County detention deputy will be suspended without pay for a week after a departmental investigation found he used excessive force against a female inmate roughly half his size, officials said. ...more

February 3, 2009

Regarding "Change Attitude, Not Drinking Age" (Views, Oct. 11): Community columnist Meg Wagner nailed it. Being a sophomore in high school, I completely understand where she is coming from. I've been raised almost the same way as her, and I've grown into the mindset of not caring for the stuff. ...more

October 19, 2008

Regarding "Online-Class Enrollment Accelerates Into Fall" (front page, July 27): ...more

August 3, 2008

Dear Lyn: I'm writing because I'm the caregiver for my husband, who is not well. We have one son. He's 39 and has no children. He got divorced six months ago. He has lived in another state since he graduated from college. Last month he moved back here. He's living with us until he can find a job here and get a place of his own. My husband and our son are both great guys, but they've always butted heads with each other. ...more

July 19, 2008