Two days after delivering a victory - their second of the season - to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh-load of presents to 30 needy families. ...more

December 23, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory -- only their second of the season -- to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh load of presents to 30 needy families. Fifty bicycles, along with DVD players, helmets and other gift packages were doled out to the struggling families at One Buc Place this afternoon during the third annual "Day of Giving." Each family, chosen by local charities, also got a $225 spending spree at a nearby Target, courtesy of the team. ...more

December 22, 2009

I just read John Reiniers column titled, "Private sector can't afford public sector employees." ...more

July 8, 2009

Nearly 40 years ago, in 1971, there were two books that consumed much of my summer reading. Hardcover printings that had been at the top of The New York Times Bestseller List from winter to spring became paperbacks and, perhaps by mere chance, helped prepare me for the segue from rural, farm life to urban, city living. ...more

April 1, 2009

DANA POINT, Calif. – Buccaneers Co-Chairman Joel Glazer scoffed Tuesday at growing speculation Tampa Bay's owners are financially strapped, saying the 2009 free-agent market didn't warrant a spending spree. ...more

March 24, 2009

The Denver Broncos' offseason spending spree continued as the team brought in a backup quarterback, agreeing to a deal with ex-Buc Chris Simms on Thursday. ...more

March 6, 2009

How big should government be? The answer is: As big as it has to be - and for small-government types, no bigger than it has to be. ...more

February 27, 2009

The offseason has been short for the Tampa Bay Rays and long for many a free agent, but it's about time to turn away from the business of baseball and get back to matters on the field. ...more

February 8, 2009

President Obama obviously relished slamming the present-day robber barons of Wall Street last week for paying out billions in bonuses even as taxpayers are bailing out their failed businesses. He demanded that they begin to show some sense of discipline and responsibility in the management of their companies. ...more

February 3, 2009

Like most of their House colleagues, Tampa Bay lawmakers split along party lines Wednesday on the economic stimulus package. ...more

January 29, 2009