Floridians have an extra gift at Christmas time and all winter long as our gardens still bloom and grow. You might not get a chance to enjoy it on Christmas Eve if you are still busy getting ready but take time tomorrow or as soon as you can to walk in the garden and soak up some of that "peace on earth." ...more

December 23, 2009

During the holiday season, some traditions tend to wax while others wane. For Anne Cross, the Dec. 12 golf cart parade is about bringing back a holiday tradition. ...more

November 25, 2009

Over the last 20 years they have performed in England, Scotland, France, Austria, Canada, New York City and Washington, D.C. ...more

February 25, 2009

Here are my comments on the divisive subject of the meaning of "liberal" and "conservative." ...more

February 6, 2009

Regarding the letter on Dec. 29: That was certainly a short season of peace on earth, goodwill to men! ...more

January 1, 2009

Gordie Larkin was in mid-sentence when the moment got to him. A detective with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Larkin was speaking at a Dade City Rotary Club meeting, where members of the sheriff's SWAT team were receiving a public service award named after him. ...more

December 15, 2008

The Methodist Center in Brooksville carried the weight of the world through downtown on Saturday. ...more

December 14, 2008

Ken Poulsen of Tarpon Springs says Wall Street hypocrites have profited from war. ...more

November 15, 2008

The 3,000 peace flags illuminated by 30,000 white lights are a glowing example of what one couple has inspired others from Tampa Bay and every continent save Antarctica to create. ...more

December 22, 2007

Once a year, Jews are called to atone formally for wrongdoings, humble their souls and cleanse themselves of sin before God. ...more

September 8, 2007