Several months ago, I wrote about my new-found weakness for Meyer lemons. After the column was published, I pried a few dozen of the extraordinary citrus from my personal cache and sent a box to my sister, Janet, in Georgia. I wanted to share a good thing but hated to part with those lemons. In the end, familial love won out. ...more

March 18, 2009

If you're never quite sure whether the ads for popular beauty products can be believed, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board is made up of veteran testers ready to try the latest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making life a little easier for you. This week: teeth whiteners. Did they make us smile or will we be keeping our mouths shut? ...more

February 28, 2009

Thousands of Bay area residents will make their way to Ybor City tonight for the Knights of Sant' Yago Illuminated Night Parade, but some families started early this morning at Centennial Park for the Family Fiesta. ...more

February 14, 2009

Tampa's annual pirate festivities are well under way. ...more

February 7, 2009

Our Meyer lemon tree is about to hand over its second crop and, as usual, I have mixed feelings. ...more

November 9, 2008

After three decades of coaching football at the same high school, one would think Billy Turner found the secret to sustaining a top program as well as a passion for the game. ...more

October 17, 2008

Shawn Woods has already made lemonade out of the lemon he was tossed when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. ...more

August 30, 2008

Special Events MOVIE WITH MEANING: 1-3 p.m. today, United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center. View "Kate and Leopold" starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Free popcorn and lemonade. Stay to discuss it afterwards. Call (813) 634-1304. FLORIDA GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION: 7 p.m. Aug 29, 6 p.m. Aug. 30-31, Wimauma Convention Center, 5804 State Road 674, Wimauma. Hear Southern gospel acts such as The Pickerings, Mercy Mountain Boys, The Accords, Rachel Renee, The Padgetts, Redeemed Trio and more. Call (407) 788-6556 or visit www.fgma.org. ...more

August 13, 2008

Students at J.W. Mitchell High School appear to understand the idea of making lemonade when life hands over lemons. ...more

November 15, 2007

Students at J.W. Mitchell High School is putting on "Alice in Wonderland." ...more

November 14, 2007