Until the 2008 stock market crash, David and Priscilla Williams were planning on not spending many more cold winters in Philadelphia. ...more

January 18, 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

Marion Noel has Lake Jackson in her living room. No, you can't actually step into the lake from her living room, but it sure seems like you could. ...more

January 12, 2009

The city will burst with color and lights tonight as the art extravaganza "Lights on Tampa" returns after a three-year hiatus. ...more

January 10, 2009

Michael Witt shaves his face and puts on his best job interview outfit, a navy blue double-breasted suit and yellow tie printed with palm trees. ...more

December 20, 2008

A 30-year-old man died last night after he hit a concrete median on Memorial Causeway and was thrown from his motorcycle, Clearwater police say. ...more

December 7, 2008

The 17th century Pilgrims didn't have palm trees surrounding picnic tables for the first Thanksgiving dinner. And they definitely didn't dine off placemats woven from construction paper or sip from juice boxes. ...more

December 3, 2008

Motorists should avoid a portion of eastbound Seventh Avenue on Monday. ...more

November 23, 2008

Artist Beth Kauffman sees history in glass. She has collected pieces of clear and colored glass on walks in her Bloomingdale neighborhood and at the Tampa Union Station to create panels she calls the "legend series." ...more

November 5, 2008

The new 12,000-square-foot resort-style clubhouse is open for leisure at Lakeshore Ranch in Pasco County, and residents couldn't be happier, says George Schulmeyer, division president of K. Hovnanian Homes. ...more

November 2, 2008