At the university cafeteria, women linger longer than men over their lunch decisions. Given a choice, they tend to opt for meat labeled "animal friendly," while men likely will go for a new product. ...more

October 7, 2008

With the number of "schools of choice" doubling this year from two to four, more than twice as many elementary students have transferred to another school through the School Choice option. ...more

October 6, 2008

It's time once again for the 3rd Annual Hernando County Crime Stoppers Inc. Trap Tournament and Turkey Shoot hosted by The Hernando Sportsman's Club. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. at the club range located 9 and a half miles north of S.R. 50 on U.S. 19. ...more

September 25, 2008

Seasoned authors as well as those who have always dreamed of a writing career can get pointers from local published authors at the first Hillsborough Inspirational Writers' Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Cross Creek Ranch, 12950 E. Wheeler Road, Dover. ...more

September 24, 2008

It took less than a week. Reports that students were drinking between classes and workers were hoisting beers on their lunch breaks prompted the University of South Florida to limit when the new campus bar and grill can serve alcohol. ...more

September 4, 2008

All across Hillsborough County, players are transferring from one school to the next, leaving loyalty, it seems, to drift far, far down the river. ...more

September 4, 2008

Reports that students were drinking between classes and workers were hoisting beers on their lunch breaks prompted the University of South Florida to limit when a new campus bar and grill can serve alcohol. ...more

September 3, 2008

A School Choice transfer will be offered to students who attend any of the five district elementary schools that are "in need of improvement," based on the recently released Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report. ...more

July 17, 2008

There are still plenty of spaces available for the second of three softball camps hosted by Plant City High coach Heidi Kouveras. ...more

July 9, 2008

I felt compelled to write about my unexpected friendship with Ralph Hughes, who passed away recently. I have worked for more than one candidate who was on the losing side of Ralph. He had a reputation, one that I had heard about for most of my years in local politics. You didn't want to be on the other side of Ralph. But because of political parties that is where I found myself for many years. ...more

July 7, 2008