No doubt about it, 2010 is a big year for downtown Tampa. One that will feature the unprecedented debut of two museums, the new Tampa Museum of Art and the Glazer Children's Museum. The double debut has even been recognized - and saluted - by USA Today, which recently touted Tampa among its top five "Destinations To Watch" in 2010. ...more

January 6, 2010

There are lots of reasons why people want to come into the United States-work is a major one and human traffickers know this better than anyone. ...more

December 15, 2009

Six-team tournament begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bears' Den. ...more

December 4, 2009

For the sixth time in as many years, residents of Freedom Plaza and the surrounding area received free medical screenings and health-related information at the retirement community's health fair. ...more

July 1, 2009

Like so many of Tampa's old buildings, it could have fallen to the wrecking ball. ...more

March 30, 2009

Lion junior centerfielder Madison Manuel shifts into gear going 3-for-3 and driving in a game-high four RBI as the HCA finally snaps its hex against county rival Springstead, 7-5. ...more

March 24, 2009

If It Ain't Broke ... What is the county thinking? Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe on Pine Island has been the best kept secret in Hernando County for the past 18 years. Besides being absolutely beautiful, it has consistently great food, excellent service and it is spotless. It can be compared to a tiki bar in the Caribbean but can be found right in our own backyard. ...more

March 13, 2009

Poor Museum Coverage As one of a couple of thousand people who witnessed the grand opening of the new Tampa Bay History Center, I was surprised at the lack of coverage from the local media, both print and broadcast, particularly since it was a momentous occasion in Tampa history in its own right. ...more

January 26, 2009

He walked to a team bus after practice Monday, but he might as well have been dancing in a dream. ...more

January 1, 2009

Back in 1995, Gene and Polly Shewfelt started a volunteer snowball rolling by picking the citrus in their own backyard to provide food for the needy. ...more

December 17, 2008