The first step in an economic recovery might be a noticeable improvement in customer satisfaction. ...more

May 27, 2008

Three gyms from the Bay area will send 20 local gymnasts to compete this weekend at the USA Gymnastics Level 9 Eastern Championships in Kettering, Ohio. Leading the way is LaFleur's Largo, with 10 gymnasts, and right behind them is the squad from the Tampa Bay Turners, which has eight athletes traveling to the top competition in Level 9 gymnastics. ...more

May 10, 2008

SEBRING — After suffering through a tough season last year, the Publix team has shown to be a much different club in this year's Dixie Boys Baseball League. With third baseman Jared Cannon and shortstop Shon Abeln leading the way with three RBI each, Publix overcame an early deficit to beat Alan Jay 14-4 in Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) action on Friday night at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

May 3, 2008

Nothing gets in the way of a good parade. Rain didn't slow Monday afternoon's procession of floats, marching bands and classic cars, which marked the start of the 61st-annual Pasco County Fair. ...more

February 19, 2008

Yates Tops Seminole Tire LAKE PLACID — Michelle Yates Insurance moved back into first place in the Lake Placid senior softball league with an 11-5 victory over Seminole Tire during Monday's league play at the Lake June Ball fields. Moe Pier led the winners at the plate with four hits, including a triple. Doran Quigg, Emery Graves, Eli Rivera and Duke Hensley also contributed two hits each for the win, with Hensley leading the way with a double and a home run. ...more

February 14, 2008

She awoke at 4 a.m. with smoke in her lungs and fire at her window. Her children snuggled next to her in bed. ...more

February 10, 2008

Sickles came out a little flat to open its first home playoff game in school history, but it didn't take long to find its rhythm. The Gryphons used a stifling defense and Britany Nunes' sharp shooting in a 53-35 victory over Sarasota in the Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinals. ...more

February 8, 2008

Everything went according to the seeding in Friday night's Class 6A-District 7 semifinals, with No. 1 Sickles winning 50-34 over Countryside and No. 2 St. Petersburg beating Mitchell 51-33. ...more

February 2, 2008

GIRLS BASKETBALL CHS SENIORS EASILY ROLL SPRINGSTEAD, 54-22 ...more

January 29, 2008

After the Central High girls' basketball team had beaten county rival Springstead Thursday night, 54-22, the entire Lady Bears squad formed a circle at midcourt after the game and performed their own rap verses. ...more

January 29, 2008