The expense of flying a private airplane gives most people the impression that small airports have become exclusive clubs for the wealthy, whose political influence allows them to pass on the cost to taxpayers who don't benefit. ...more

November 5, 2009

One thing's for sure. Home economics class isn't like it used to be — not even close. On March 14, I helped judge the Culinary Arts Competition at the annual Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival, where cooking is serious business for our next generation of culinary professionals. ...more

March 25, 2009

Jada Pinkett Smith is adding another title to her resume: schoolmaster. The 37-year-old actress-producer-musician and her husband, Will Smith, opened the New Village Leadership Academy last fall. The private school, for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, has 60 students, according to the Web site. ...more

March 11, 2009

St. Valentine, make some room on your day of love for the fight for world peace. ...more

February 13, 2009

I was the new guy, no health insurance, no money and I needed to see a doctor. ...more

October 27, 2008

Health Care Conundrum Re: Health care costly issue for candidates in the Oct. 7 edition of Hernando Today. ...more

October 16, 2008

When Darryl Garman became an officer in Pasco County's most populous city 25 years ago, things were much different than they are now. ...more

October 10, 2008

It doesn't matter if you're going to the game or if you're watching it at home. Tailgating is serious business. ...more

August 27, 2008

One look at the cover photo of John Mellencamp, eyes downcast, peering perilously close to his navel, and you know this album is serious business. The title confirms this, and the lyric sheet drives it home relentlessly. ...more

August 14, 2008

In New Orleans, cocktails are serious business. What better town for a temple to the tasty history of the American libation? ...more

August 3, 2008