The races were not for the easily winded. Consider a bike sprint over seven-tenths of a mile through downtown Tampa streets - over and over. ...more

March 22, 2009

The races were not for the easily winded. Consider a bike sprint over 7/10 of a mile through downtown Tampa streets – over and over. ...more

March 21, 2009

The next to the last chapter in a tragic story was completed Friday, when Joshua Lee Altersberger pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of State Trooper Nicholas Sottile. The story won't be complete, however, until a jury decides if the death penalty awaits Altersberger. ...more

March 15, 2009

Does gardening count as a moderate workout? In the fitness world, it's an ongoing debate. ...more

March 14, 2009

PLANT CITY A Ruskin man whose service career spanned 30 years, including service in World War II, was the first veteran through the gate today as the Florida Strawberry Festival celebrated Military Day. ...more

March 4, 2009

Debra Saunders had an opinion in Highlands Today on Jan. 30, about the use of medical marijuana, but took it to a higher level. I have in my opinion not seen an article worthy of print from Saunders to date! She did, however, get one comment right, (some doctors) give "THC" properties. ...more

February 4, 2009

The 13th annual Chinsegut Run and Fun Walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Chinsegut Nature Center. ...more

January 29, 2009

No one was injured when a group of people showed up outside a Bradenton house Sunday afternoon and someone fired a gun into the residence, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 18, 2009

Monday will be the second anniversary of a tragic time in our county. It's the date State Trooper Sgt. Nick Sottile was shot down along U.S. 27 north of Lake Placid. It's a date that those who knew Sottile, and those who did not, were in shock at the brutality that happened that afternoon against a man known and loved in his community. ...more

January 11, 2009

Everybody likes a little inspiration. 4you is looking for new contributors to our popular "I Lost It" series, which chronicles successful stories of weight loss from residents across the Tampa Bay area. ...more

January 10, 2009