With Thanksgiving only weeks away, those who can afford to buy an extra can of food should donate it to either the Shepherd Center, in Tarpon Springs, or FEAST food pantry, in Palm Harbor. Don't even think of it as altruistically donating to help others; ...more

November 14, 2009

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the American Kennel Club has teamed with AOL's PawNation.com to let Internet users choose the 125 Top Dogs in Pop Culture. ...more

September 30, 2009

For the 34th year, retired businessman Al Noto and friends served up an Italian feast in honor of St. Joseph. ...more

April 8, 2009

Al Noto started the fundraiser for Tampa's MacDonald Training Center 34 years ago. It has grown to an event that attracts people from all walks of life, who come to eat spaghetti and reconnect with old friends. This year an estimated 1,200 people attended the March 19 lunch in West Tampa. More than $19,000 was raised. The money helps the center, a nonprofit effort that helps developmentally disabled adults. ...more

April 1, 2009

WEST TAMPA - Al Noto began the fundraiser for Tampa's MacDonald Training Center 34 years ago. Through the years it has grown to a fundraiser that attracts people from all walks of life, including judges, politicians and civic leaders who come to lend a hand serving spaghetti. ...more

March 31, 2009

Time is running out, but long-time residents and family are searching for a way to save the Ferlita Macaroni Factory from demolition. ...more

March 3, 2009

Hillsborough County deputies are continuing to investigate the slaying of 57-year-old Judith Rolander. ...more

January 13, 2009

HIDE AND PEEK Don't fool yourself; peekaboo bra straps aren't pretty and they aren't fashionable. The Bra Barrette, is. This decorative, S-shaped device holds your bra straps together comfortably beneath your spaghetti strap dresses and tank tops. It's also a stylish piece of jewelry you can show off with your favorite evening wear or when layering winter favorites. They're available in five colors; some are decorated with jewels and charms and are interchangeable. Prices start at $4.99 at brabarrette.com. ...more

November 16, 2008

While appreciating how difficult tracking a hurricane is and how important it is to err on the side of caution, the weather wizards should tone down the drama. Although not a native Floridian, I got a solid christening after my July 2004 move with the parade of hurricanes, so I'm no babe in the woods. The media's constant harping about preparedness, while showing possible deadly scenarios done in spaghetti, all but drove me to barricade myself in the house. ...more

August 21, 2008

Hamburgers, tacos and spaghetti with meatballs are off the lunch menu for students in Hillsborough County after the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a hold on the beef. ...more

February 4, 2008