In an effort to combat a tight water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has prohibited the resodding of lawns in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. ...more

November 20, 2008

All my friends from "not-Florida" are gushing about their cozy fall dishes, how it's time to break out the Dutch oven and that, finally, they can start wearing boots. And I'm just here, lounging in my swimsuit, sipping iced tea, toes dangling a $3 flip-flop and beaming from ear to ear, gently shaking my head. ...more

October 5, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

July 9, 2008

It's a marriage made in plumbing heaven. Officials with the Bloomingdale Oaks Dependant Tax District wanted a way to water landscaping in front of their subdivision. ...more

July 5, 2008

Since we've just moved out of the full moon phase and are looking to the last quarter moon phase (which occurs this Thursday at 12:10 p.m.), the peak feeding period of the day happens from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ...more

June 22, 2008

Florida summers are a great time for planting. One good storm can drop 1 to 3 inches of rain, which soaks into the soil and encourages roots to follow. Plants with deep roots will grow up to be drought-tolerant. ...more

May 29, 2008

Bangor International Airport in Maine has a fine terminal, a 2-mile-long runway and a locale that puts it near Acadia National Park, a popular attraction for Florida vacationers escaping the summer heat. ...more

December 1, 2007

There is a good reason why 15-year-old James Winter and his friends enjoy being the caretakers of 1,388 pumpkins of varying sizes. With a smile, Winter will tell you why he braves the lingering summer heat to watch over a batch of squash fruits normally associated with autumn. ...more

October 20, 2007