Nobody forgets Ed Maley. And that's to our good fortune, because the lessons he teaches are ones that should be remembered. ...more

September 12, 2009

As the nation grapples with an economic meltdown worse than any since the Great Depression, we simultaneously search for short-term remedies to relieve the crisis and long-term solutions to prevent a recurrence. While we focus on restoring reasonable oversight and sound business practices, too often we fail to recognize an underlying cause, an epidemic caused by the media-saturated cultural drumbeat of "more, fast, easy and fun." ...more

February 22, 2009

Before it came time to turn the page Sunday afternoon, the Rays took one last look back. ...more

February 16, 2009

Melissa Stafford sat on the floor of a ballet room at the Patel Conservatory, urging the 13 boys and girls, ages 3 to 5, to "sit up nice and tall, like proud kings and queens." ...more

August 24, 2008

The Sixth Element Drum Ensemble is scheduled for its debut performance for 200 people at 4:30 pm, Thursday, July 24, at the Avon Park Youth Academy, 242 South Blvd., Avon Park. ...more

July 21, 2008

Self-discipline, exercise and teamwork are some of the benefits 10-year Carrollwood resident Heather Holloway sees in baton twirling. ...more

May 19, 2008

Anyone else would have taken a victory lap, but not Bob Knight. ...more

February 6, 2008

A shadow trails the University of South Florida football team's Cinderella climb up the national rankings: reports of bad behavior by USF fans. ...more

October 18, 2007

Joe Maddon gathered his team not long before the penultimate game of the season and delivered a sending-off speech that emphasized the importance of work ethic and self-discipline in preparing for 2008. ...more

September 30, 2007

The third year of high school can demand the most focus and determination of its college bound students. And in the case of two-time all-Sunshine Athletic Conference golfer Bailey Logan, it means keeping up with intensive academics, scouting colleges and serving as captain of Gulf's girls team. ...more

September 5, 2007