The University of South Florida's two-game slump - including dropped passes, missed tackles and physical mistakes - has been compounded by a sobering statistic. ...more

October 30, 2009

Last year, says Terri Cantwell, workers at the Bates Sons & Daughters booth stood around, waiting for customers. This year, it was a different story. Bates potted 3,000 caladiums, and Cantwell estimated that by 2 p.m. Saturday, a third of her stock was sold. ...more

August 31, 2009

John Henson, the 6-foot-10 center from Sickles High, made his presence known - all over the box score - when the Gryphons pounded Sarasota Riverview 66-40 in Thursday night's Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinals. ...more

February 20, 2009

The Krewe of Sant' Yago Illuminated Knight Parade went smoothly this weekend, Tampa police say. ...more

February 16, 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

To put the University of South Florida's recent struggles on the basketball court in perspective, consider this eye-opening statistic: ...more

February 10, 2009

On an overcast afternoon where George Edmondson - better known as Mr. Two-Bits - was honored for his 60 years of service, the Gators decided to throw a block party in his honor. ...more

October 26, 2008

So you're new to baseball and looking to follow the World Series? Here's an explanation of some terms you might hear. ...more

October 22, 2008

There was a full moon out last night. I checked the almanac to see if it was one of those "once in a blue" moons, but it was not. ...more

October 15, 2008

Doesn't it make you feel good when someone expresses appreciation to you by saying "Thank you?" ...more

October 12, 2008