Barbie, the iconic fashion doll with the top-heavy figure and high-heel arches, turns 50 today, with no need for Botox and no threat of hot flashes. ...more

March 9, 2009

As a tax-paying customer, I have a hard time with all the palm trees that are planted at every intersection around the state. ...more

January 15, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Parking was such an issue during last year's Flapjack Festival that about 500 people had to be turned away from the community's signature event. ...more

November 1, 2007

Twenty-two dogs, plus their owners, took part in a Blessing of Pets ceremony Oct. 6 at Ott's Off-Leash Dog Park in Ruskin. The service was the first hosted by Ruskin United Methodist Church. 'We were very pleased with the turnout,' says Curtis Matson, ...more

October 13, 2007

Quoting Scripture and reading the Prayer of St. Francis, the Rev. John M. Bartha looked upon the assembly that included more than 50 members of his Sunday congregation. He smiled as a large spaniel ran past him and out across the open field. ...more

October 13, 2007

Quoting Scripture and reading the Prayer of St. Francis, the Rev. John M. Bartha looked upon the assembly that included more than 50 members of his Sunday congregation. He smiled as a large spaniel ran past him and out across the open field. ...more

October 11, 2007

With property taxes coming due, residents are bound to have a lot of questions and concerns over their bills. ...more

September 8, 2007