Driving in parking lots has become a dangerous business. It's no longer the case that parking lots equal less traffic and slower speeds leading to fewer problems. In fact, they provide a false sense of security. You have to be even more alert in parking lots because of drivers not paying attention. ...more

December 30, 2009

Driving in parking lots has become a dangerous business. It's no longer the case that parking lots equal less traffic and slower speeds leading to fewer problems. In fact, they provide a false sense of security. You have to be even more alert in parking lots because of drivers not paying attention. ...more

December 30, 2009

While shopping at my local Wal-Mart on Dec. 15 after a long day at work, I was tired, cranky and ready to go home. As I sat in the mile-long line and grumbled to myself about my wait, a lady began to walk up to each customer in the line. As she got closer to me, I noticed a stack of money in her hand. She pulled out a bill and handed it to the young couple behind me. ...more

December 21, 2009

Homebuyers in Sarasota have some of the best negotiating power in the country, according to Zillow.com, an online real estate service. ...more

December 12, 2009

A 20-year-old man is accused of punching his neighbor, causing a brain injury that required surgery. ...more

December 3, 2009

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November 23, 2009

The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is scheduled to open in mid-January, and reservations are being accepted for stays that will begin on Feb. 1, a Hyatt spokeswoman said. ...more

November 20, 2009

Detectives arrested a Pinellas County detention deputy this morning while he was on duty and charged him with doctor shopping and prescription fraud. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Michael Bowman was arrested following an investigation that started in August after the department received information he was getting treatment from more than one doctor with the intent to get prescriptions for hydrocodone and oxycodone. ...more

November 3, 2009

Not everyone living near Floriland Mall was against the housing there of Tampa's homeless. I, for example, who live within walking distance of that mall, would have welcomed them to my neighborhood with open arms. What a wonderful opportunity it would have been for those of us who are more fortunate to volunteer with and help those who temporarily are not able to help themselves. ...more

October 28, 2009

Sometimes you just have to move on, even if it's painful. That's what the folks behind what used to be called the Eagle National Security Training Center should understand. It's looks as if they are doing just that. ...more

October 22, 2009