Martial Arts Advantage has opened a second location at 3801 S. Manhattan Ave. ...more

January 30, 2008

Tracy Romano had been around for the brainstorming sessions, the ups and downs and the sketches that revealed Freedom Playground. ...more

January 30, 2008

Seven years ago, Stefani Busansky had the idea of building a playground that was accessible to all children. ...more

January 29, 2008

MEXICAN/ SOUTHWESTERN CARMELITA'S, 5211 Park St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 545-2956. Carmelita's has been cooking since 1983, and for good reason: The down-home casual atmosphere, inexpensive menu and hearty fare keep customers satisfied. Consider the generous, sizzling mound of ideally marinated beef that makes up the fajitas, along with fresh guacamole. The same goes for the delicious and filling Tacos al Carbon, the meat tender and laced with flavor. The kitchen creates a Del Rey wet burrito drenched in a heady ranchero sauce, and mixes scrambled eggs and Mexican sausage in the chorizo burrito. ($$) ...more

January 25, 2008

The Gasparilla season is gearing up, with krewes planning parties, buying beads and checking their costumes in preparation for the Jan. 26 parade. ...more

January 12, 2008

The question seems to pop up every year at this time: "Where can I buy artsy gifts that aren't too pricey?" ...more

December 17, 2007

This weekend and next bring another slate of holiday events as social groups and organizations wrap up the year. Among the offerings: ...more

December 15, 2007

Vinita Nambiar not only sells ancient Indian herbal supplements, she's also a client. ...more

December 12, 2007

MEXICAN/ SOUTHWESTERN ALGUSTO TORTILLA & SALSA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 912 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 250-3500. This colorful, casual cafe in the Hyde Park area has good guacamole, pork enchiladas and other Mexican fare. Its green mole is extremely hot. The place recently expanded with a second dining room. ($) ...more

December 5, 2007

On the Thanksgiving turkey feathers her preschool students made before the holiday, Bayshore Christian teacher Michelle Ho wrote the things for which the youngsters were thankful. ...more

December 3, 2007