LAND O' LAKES - The president of Case & Sons Cutlery Co., one of the world's most famous knife makers, and a local Eagle Scout will be among the luminaries at an annual knife event Saturday at Harvey's Hardware. ...more

November 13, 2009

Make no mistake -- only the float drivers will be absent for Saturday's Mama Guava Stumble, not the drinkers. ...more

October 30, 2009

Jim Schwartz insisted he loves challenges. Well, he's got one. The Detroit Lions, the NFL's first 0-16 team, agreed Thursday on a four-year deal with Schwartz to make him their next coach. The former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator will be introduced at a Friday news conference at Ford Field, where Detroit lost its home games last year by an average of 21.4 points to break another dubious league record. The 42-year-old Schwartz just finished his eighth season as the Titans' defensive coordinator and his 10th on their staff. He interviewed for a second time with the Lions on Monday. ...more

January 16, 2009

Almost two years ago, local charities and church groups that help the needy survive, along with the city, formed the Tarpon Alliance For Humanity to coordinate resources. Formation of the group, a few years before the economy faltered, now seems prophetic. The united effort is needed now more than ever. ...more

December 27, 2008

Opponents of a franchise agreement with Tampa Electric Co. tried to force Mayor Pam Iorio's hand, but in the end, they didn't have enough support to make it happen. ...more

December 5, 2008

The Heritage Isles Community Development District board has decided to shut down the kitchen at the clubhouse restaurant this winter but keep the dining room open for business. ...more

November 12, 2008

In an unexpected move, a divided city council has turned down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. ...more

November 8, 2008

HERITAGE ISLES - The Heritage Isles Community Development District board has decided to shut down the kitchen at the clubhouse restaurant this winter but keep the dining room open for business. The SeaBreeze Café at the Heritage Isles Clubhouse will remain open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. but offer a limited menu of sandwiches, hot dogs and beverages. ...more

November 7, 2008

TAMPA In an unexpected move, a divided city council Thursday night voted down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. The vote was 4 to 2 on a motion by Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena to reject the voluminous 25-year agreement. Council President Tom Scott and Councilman Charlie Miranda cast the dissenting votes. ...more

November 7, 2008

Chrysler LLC, whose owner has been in talks to sell the automaker to General Motors Corp., said Friday that it will cut 25 percent of its salaried work force starting next month and warned that it will make more restructuring announcements soon. ...more

October 25, 2008