Many women enjoy shopping. I must have missing chromosomes, as I don't like to shop. If you want to torture me, ask me to go shopping with you. And as a senior, I need to be fairly frugal. Going to Brandon is a no-no on several counts - gas usage, shopping temptations and time spent. ...more

November 5, 2008

Artist Catherine Lawlar is elbow deep in magnets - small pieces of iron nestled among tiny silver or gold pieces or brightly colored beads. ...more

August 19, 2008

Plant City's Fourth of July parade has always brought in a crowd. Friday, Tampa driver Matt Haynes will use it to reach a new audience and some potential sponsors for his racing career. ...more

July 3, 2008

School is over and summer is in session. Knowing this might be my last summer at home with my girls is inspiring me to make sure it's a good one. ...more

June 17, 2008

The following recalls have been announced: •About 2,900 children's metal necklaces made in China by Pecoware Co., because the necklaces contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. No injuries or incidents have been reported. ...more

February 23, 2008

BRADENTON - A man reportedly stalked a woman for several hours, following her on the bus, before attacking her outside her home hours later. ...more

December 19, 2007

Toys and children's necklaces made in China were recalled Wednesday, including five more items from the popular Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway product line, because they contain dangerous levels of lead. ...more

September 27, 2007

Jenifer Schabes loves and appreciates good photography. The walls of her home are adorned with portraits of her daughter Madeleine, 7, and photos of her, her husband, Mark, and son London, 2. Many of the framed pictures are in black and white. ...more

September 22, 2007

When James and Rachel Flack moved from California to Sun City Center two years ago, they left their careers behind but brought their passion with them - art. ...more

September 19, 2007