Roses. Ask almost anyone what roses symbolize and they'll tell you, "Love." In February, our thoughts turn to love, thanks to St. Valentine, Cupid's little arrows and, of course, roses. ...more

February 8, 2009

When Colon "Junior" Santana opened Franks & Subs at 1248 E. Brandon Blvd., he intended to add a large slice of New York to the smorgasbord of Brandon restaurants. ...more

January 14, 2009

When my dad was alive he preached to us to always show our love and respect for each other while we are here. Never let a day go by without them knowing they are loved and cared for. How much more joyful our lives would be if we stopped and took the time to think of others before ourselves. ...more

December 21, 2008

They were on their way to get money from an ATM machine when it happened. ...more

December 5, 2008

Six years ago, Derrick Harvey was a 6-foot-2, 185-pound reserve for his high school basketball team. ...more

April 25, 2008

"The Commoner," by John Burnham Schwartz (Doubleday, $24.95) ...more

January 27, 2008

My name is Albin Pelski. I am the president of Toby the Clown Foundation located in Lake Placid. Keith "Toby" Stokes started Toby's Clown Alley and Toby the Clown Foundation many years ago. Since then we have graduated over 700 clowns from our clown school. ...more

January 24, 2008