Michael Baker is a self-professed barbecue snob. He grew up in a family that would drive a hundred miles out of the way for a good pulled-pork sandwich topped with coleslaw - North Carolina-style. ...more

January 16, 2008

Michael Baker is a self-professed barbecue snob. He grew up in a family that would drive a hundred miles out of the way for a good pulled-pork sandwich topped with coleslaw - North Carolina-style. ...more

January 12, 2008

Believe it or not, they wanted to franchise this. Enterprising fans of Skipper's Smokehouse have made the pitch more than once. What a great idea, they proposed, to open a place just like this in Miami. Fort Myers. Palm Beach. ...more

December 27, 2007

Sitting under a pavilion with children on his lap, Santa Claus was comfortable and out of the elements while children relayed their wishes. ...more

December 22, 2007

Oelsner Park will get an updated look, but don't expect Wilmslow Park to become a well-equipped place to play. ...more

December 19, 2007

THONOTOSASSA - Sitting under a pavilion with children on his lap, Santa Claus was comfortable and out of the elements while children relayed their wishes. A steady, light drizzle might have dampened the festivities but not the holiday spirit. More than 1,000 guests braved an approaching cold front Dec. 15 to meet and greet Santa, eat a hot dog and play games at the annual Thonotosassa Main Street Holiday Party. ...more

December 19, 2007

Developers may have to think "greener" when planning future subdivisions. ...more

December 9, 2007

A $4.5 million, 17,000-square-foot multiuse events facility planned for Lowry Park Zoo got a big bump Wednesday with a $1 million grant. ...more

December 6, 2007

Developers may have to think 'greener' when planning future subdivisions. ...more

December 5, 2007

Stefani Busansky's vision of a playground for all children - including those with disabilities - is finally coming to fruition. ...more

November 26, 2007