Sometimes, a little fear can go a long way. Hearing that their opponent, Brandon (18-7) was a near equal of state power Plant, legend and rumor had the host Hurricanes believing they would need their best game to survive and advance in the Class 6A region quarterfinal. The result far exceeded Palm Harbor University's expectations. ...more

November 5, 2009

James Mudge is all business about Wiregrass Ranch tennis. The new No. 1 is not motivated by the Bulls' memorable regular season. Nor the thrilling 4-3 victory against River Ridge in the final match or the Sunshine Athletic Conference title that came with it. It is the one-point loss to Nature Coast in the district tournament last year that has set Mudge and his team on a mission to not let it happen again. ...more

February 28, 2009

For a team that wasn't sure it would be allowed into the event, Durant High made the organizers look pretty smart. A late entry into the JV State Wrestling Tournament, the Durant junior varsity squad walked away with the state title. ...more

February 25, 2009

If retail is Goliath, then the holiday shopping season was the rock from the sling-shot that brought it to its knees. ...more

January 11, 2009

When his team reconvened after the holiday break Friday, Jesuit soccer coach Bob Bauman had some reading for his players. ...more

January 2, 2009

Calling all cranberries. They're in the markets now, but they won't last long. So stock up and grab a few bags to freeze. ...more

December 27, 2008

also called edamame - offer big nutritional benefits. Once a Japanese restaurant novelty, edamame have gone mainstream. The beans look like small limas, and their delicate flavor is a cross between a mild nut and a sweet pea. But don't let their gentle nature fool you. This powerhouse bean is a potent source of health-promoting antioxidants and one of the only plant sources of complete protein. ...more

December 20, 2008

Kansas City Chiefs president and general manager Carl Peterson has resigned, effective at the end of the season. ...more

December 16, 2008

"Scarpetta" by Patricia Cornwell (G.P. Putnam's Sons, $28) ...more

December 14, 2008

All teams are not created equal in the realm of high school basketball, and the Lake Placid Green Dragons had a subtle, but purposeful agenda during their match-up against Class 5A powerhouse Martin County on Friday night. ...more

November 30, 2008