Faced with accommodating scores of weddings and social events year-round, the Compton Park clubhouse is in need of relief. ...more

October 21, 2009

It's not exactly going out on a limb by saying that March Madness is one of, if not the, most anticipated sporting events year in and year out. The simple act of filling out a bracket gives the tourney an interactive feel that is hard to top, or even match. ...more

March 31, 2009

Recent observations concerning whether we lost or won a given war suggest that we have begun to perceive war and its consequences by the same standards that apply to sporting events. The score board is the final arbiter of results and there must be a winner and a loser. Contests which formerly could end in a tie are now resolved by overtime, shoot outs, or extra innings in order to achieve the necessary determination. ...more

February 15, 2009

Five Pinellas County sheriff's employees have been disciplined for sloppy or unprofessional work, such as leaving their post too early, calling in sick too often and using unprofessional language with civilians, according to documents released this morning. ...more

January 30, 2009

According to a News Service of Florida report, a lot of Florida business owners are holding their breath, waiting to see if legislators start cutting sales tax exemptions. We understand the anxiety, but that's exactly where they should look first when trying to figure out how to deal with a $2.3 billion and growing deficit. ...more

December 21, 2008

Genealogists love research trips. Nothing rivals the hunt, whether it takes place seated in front of a microfilm machine or tramping through a weedy cemetery. ...more

December 14, 2008

Despite pressure from some parents, the Sarasota County School District is sticking with its plan to let a committee determine when to deliver lifesaving equipment to the schools. ...more

September 30, 2008

Singing Is No Big Deal Regarding "Maybe Our Champions Are Humming" (Our Opinion, Aug. 16): ...more

August 22, 2008

Recently, my church called a meeting of men interested in mentoring. ...more

June 14, 2008

Dear Abby: I'm having a problem with the older sister of my daughter's best friend. I'll refer to the girl as "Cassie." Cassie is 16 or 17, and she's attracted to my significant other of 19 years, "Adam," who is 42. ...more

February 17, 2008