I'm here to tell you that if you didn't take the time to get up out of your easy chair in front of the TV and head out to the Highland's Little Theatre to see the young people perform, you missed a good night out. "The Super Secret Surprise Casserole" and "Cinderella Wore Combat Boots" both were perform by young people 18 and under. And what a job they did. Cameron Reck did the directing, although Cameron has done a lot of acting, singing and dancing he has never done directing before. I might add he did a nice job. Heather Lemos was assistant director/sound tech; Chris Friend, producer-lighting tech; Gunnar Westergom, stage manager; Anna Schmidt, choreographer-sound tech; Bethany Finney, wardrobe, and Chelsea Hiller, makeup. Of course these young people had adults who mentored them but the young people did the work and my hat goes off to them. The acting was super. ...more

May 19, 2008

The seven runs (six earned) allowed by Matt Garza on Saturday were the most surrendered by a Rays starter in two weeks, and Garza's 41/3 innings represented the shortest outing among the rotation since Scott Kazmir went four in his debut two weeks ago today. ...more

May 18, 2008

Brian Gay's 8-year-old daughter had it on good authority her father would earn his first PGA Tour victory Sunday. ...more

February 25, 2008

Monarch Country Club, designed by Arnold Palmer, opened in March 1987. Palmer was there to christen the golf course, located near the Stuart exit of Florida's Turnpike. Midway through the round, Palmer was distracted when a low-flying small jet buzzed the course. ...more

February 21, 2008

For Rocco Baldelli, it has been a question of health. For Jonny Gomes, it had more to do with opportunity. Neither Rays outfielder made a tremendous impact on the team in 2007, but both are poised to reassume more prominent roles next season. ...more

December 9, 2007

A full-service bar and live music have replaced the bakery at Alessi Woodstone Oven as the longtime restaurant has reconfigured itself for a new clientele. ...more

November 21, 2007

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida WR Percy Harvin continued to undergo IV treatments as he battles persistent migraines. ...more

November 16, 2007

University of Florida WR Percy Harvin is still battling health issues and was again absent from the practice field Wednesday. ...more

November 14, 2007

When it mattered most, Kirby Freeman came up big. The University of Miami quarterback had been 1-for-8 passing after replacing Kyle Wright, who sustained an ankle and knee injury in the second quarter. But Freeman guided Miami down the field late in the fourth quarter and threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Dedrick Epps with 1:15 remaining, giving UM a lead it would not relinquish in its 37-29 win Saturday against Florida State. ...more

October 21, 2007

Not only did Randy Shannon not trip, he began his head coaching career with a win. ...more

September 2, 2007