On Facebook, most people make friends the old-fashioned way - by sending a request to be added to someone's posse of pals. ...more

September 7, 2009

American Idol" finalist Chris Richardson (from Season 6) is scheduled to be at the grand opening celebration Saturday of a new AT&T store in Clearwater. ...more

March 26, 2009

Sharon Lam of Hudson wants Congress to mandate that employers use the E-Verify system to ensure potential employees have legal immigration status. ...more

January 7, 2009

Dear Tim Tebow: ...more

November 30, 2008

As Black Friday ticks ever closer, you'd think a once-in-a-lifetime sale will be taking place when Best Buy opens at 5 a.m. Friday. ...more

November 27, 2008

They say you can't get anything for free, but there will soon be a golf tournament in South Shore for players over age 50, at no charge. ...more

September 17, 2008

Every year on the Fourth of July, I promise myself that I will not be a grill hog. I will peel myself away and let someone else do the grilling. And every year I am proven a liar. ...more

July 9, 2008

Some of my buddies' e-mails show up with an unopenable attachment called 'winmail.dat.' Am I at fault, or are my friends? ...more

October 1, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left (with 'Reel Animals' partner Mike Anderson). ...more

September 28, 2007

WHAT TO DO: Union pride shines at the Labor Day Celebration featuring a car show, carnival rides, barbecue and exhibits showcasing local organized labor. The event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Not into festivals? Hit the beach. See a movie. Have a potluck with pals. ...more

September 3, 2007